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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Forrest serves up a double Scotch as he wins on home soil again at Nexo Championship
When you're drinking the celebratory champagne, nobody cares how you got the cork out of the bottle. Grant Forrest was the toast of the Trump International Golf Links last night as the Scot won the Nexo Championship. A closing double-bogey seven on the last was not what you'd call a grandstand finish, but Forrest had done the hard work and could afford his little luxury of a few extra blows down the 18th. He was leading by six shots, after all. Scottie Scheffler won the Masters in 2022 with a four-putt double-bogey on the last and most folk have probably forgotten about that. Forrest won't be dwelling on his own double either as he savoured the second DP World Tour win of his career, four years after his first in the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews. He likes the home comforts. A level-par 72 gave Forrest an eight-under aggregate and a four-shot victory over England's Joe Dean. The 32-year-old also picked up a cheque for £298,600. He also picked up his seven-month-old son, Spencer, in jubilation before getting his hands on the trophy. Wee Spencer may already be thinking of what faither can buy him as a treat This was a terrific week for Forrest. A season of toil has suddenly been energised as he became the third Scottish winner on the circuit this year, after Calum Hill at the Joburg Open and Connor Syme in the KLM Open. Coming into the latest stop on the DP World Tour, the former Scottish Amateur champion was down in the danger zone in terms of tour status. His win has hoisted him up into 28th spot on the rankings and, all of sudden, he's looking upwards instead of peering over his shoulder. 'Both wins are special, but this feels even more so, having the wee man here along with the whole family,' smiled Forrest as he savoured his latest victory on Scottish turf. "I think it is the same week as I won four years ago on the calendar so just amazing. That must say something about this week and being at home. "It was a tough day out there today. I didn't play my best stuff at all but made a lot of good par saves on the front nine. "I just can't believe it. It's been such a tough year on the golf course. It's just a crazy game that you can go and come out and do this, with what feels like something out of nowhere. "It certainly has (turned my season around). I was way down the rankings a couple of months ago, tried to play a bit better but at this stage of the season, I was right on the bubble. "It's just that old chestnut that one week can turn things around and it has." Forrest had led by three shots overnight and that was swiftly reduced to two when he parred the first but Daan Huizing and Todd Clements both birdied. That would be as close as anyone got, though. On another tricky old day, there were always going to be some hairy moments, particularly with a title on the line, but Forrest dug in. A couple of birdies at the fourth and seventh certainly settled him down and by the time he reached the turn, he was six shots clear. He may have had the kind of large, comfortable cushion that you'd get in a Bedouin tent but, with menace and mischief lurking all over the links, there was no room to relax. The 12th hole could've been particularly costly when he plunged his ball well right into the thick stuff and had to take an unplayable. Forrest's recovery, though, was terrific and he managed to escape with just a bogey. There was no real damage done. A couple more good par saves at 16 and 17, couple by leaked shots from those making a forlorn effort to close the gap, ensured that Forrest held a six-shot lead standing on the 18th tee. No lead is big enough, though. With the nerves building up on that daunting, elevated tee, Forrest hoiked his drive into the hazards and had to take a drop. He still had plenty of shots to play with and there would be no Jean van de Velde-style farce. He inched his way up the 18th and polished off the victory. It was the best double-bogey seven of his career. 'It was a day where I thought it was going to be tough for someone to chase,' added the new champion. 'I knew that if I didn't drop any shots, there were going to be plenty of good chances for me and I managed to do that for the most part. 'Even the bogey on 12 after the tee shot is something I'd have taken and then I made good saves on 16 and 17 as well to give me a good cushion coming down 18.' The bubbly was richly deserved.
The National
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Scotsman Grant Forrest wins Nexo Championship by four shots
Grant Forrest was the toast of the Trump International Golf Links last night as the Scot won the Nexo Championship. A closing double-bogey seven on the last was not what you'd call a grandstand finish, but Forrest had done the hard work and could afford his little luxury of a few extra blows down the 18th. He was leading by six shots, after all. Scottie Scheffler won the Masters in 2022 with a four-putt double-bogey on the last and most folk have probably forgotten about that. Forrest won't be dwelling on his own double either as he savoured the second DP World Tour win of his career, four years after his first in the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews. He likes the home comforts. A level-par 72 gave Forrest an eight-under aggregate and a four-shot victory over England's Joe Dean. The 32-year-old also picked up a cheque for £298,600. He also picked up his seven-month-old son, Spencer, in jubilation before getting his hands on the trophy. Wee Spencer may already be thinking of what faither can buy him as a treat This was a terrific week for Forrest. A season of toil has suddenly been energised as he became the third Scottish winner on the circuit this year, after Calum Hill at the Joburg Open and Connor Syme in the KLM Open. Coming into the latest stop on the DP World Tour, the former Scottish Amateur champion was down in the danger zone in terms of tour status. His win has hoisted him up into 28th spot on the rankings and, all of sudden, he's looking upwards instead of peering over his shoulder. 'Both wins are special, but this feels even more so, having the wee man here along with the whole family,' smiled Forrest as he savoured his latest victory on Scottish turf. "I think it is the same week as I won four years ago on the calendar so just amazing. That must say something about this week and being at home. "It was a tough day out there today. I didn't play my best stuff at all but made a lot of good par saves on the front nine. "I just can't believe it. It's been such a tough year on the golf course. It's just a crazy game that you can go and come out and do this, with what feels like something out of nowhere. "It certainly has (turned my season around). I was way down the rankings a couple of months ago, tried to play a bit better but at this stage of the season, I was right on the bubble. "It's just that old chestnut that one week can turn things around and it has." Forrest had led by three shots overnight and that was swiftly reduced to two when he parred the first but Daan Huizing and Todd Clements both birdied. That would be as close as anyone got, though. On another tricky old day, there were always going to be some hairy moments, particularly with a title on the line, but Forrest dug in. A couple of birdies at the fourth and seventh certainly settled him down and by the time he reached the turn, he was six shots clear. He may have had the kind of large, comfortable cushion that you'd get in a Bedouin tent but, with menace and mischief lurking all over the links, there was no room to relax. The 12th hole could've been particularly costly when he plunged his ball well right into the thick stuff and had to take an unplayable. Forrest's recovery, though, was terrific and he managed to escape with just a bogey. There was no real damage done. A couple more good par saves at 16 and 17, couple by leaked shots from those making a forlorn effort to close the gap, ensured that Forrest held a six-shot lead standing on the 18th tee. No lead is big enough, though. With the nerves building up on that daunting, elevated tee, Forrest hoiked his drive into the hazards and had to take a drop. He still had plenty of shots to play with and there would be no Jean van de Velde-style farce. He inched his way up the 18th and polished off the victory. It was the best double-bogey seven of his career. 'It was a day where I thought it was going to be tough for someone to chase,' added the new champion. 'I knew that if I didn't drop any shots, there were going to be plenty of good chances for me and I managed to do that for the most part. 'Even the bogey on 12 after the tee shot is something I'd have taken and then I made good saves on 16 and 17 as well to give me a good cushion coming down 18.' The bubbly was richly deserved.
France 24
12 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Local hero Forrest wins Scottish Championship golf
It was the second time the 32-year-old Scot had enjoyed a professional title success in front of his own fans, with this victory coming almost four years to the day since he won his maiden DP World (European) Tour title at St Andrews. Forrest held a three-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round and maintained control in windy conditions on the Trump International Golf Links. His advantage was briefly cut to two strokes following Todd Clements' birdie on the opening hole. When Forrest birdied the fourth and Clements carded a triple-bogey eight at the same hole, the Scot led by five shots. Forrest, the world number 294, double-bogeyed the last, but by then he had added two more birdies and a dropped shot in a closing 72 to finish with an eight-under-par total. "It's amazing, just speechless," Forrest said. "I think it is the same week as I won four years ago on the calendar so just amazing, that must say something about this week and being at home. "I just can't believe it. It's been such a tough year on the golf course. It's just a crazy game that you can go and come out and do this, with what feels out of nowhere. "It's just that old chestnut that one week can turn things around and it has." England's Joe Dean parred the last to finish in outright second at four under, with compatriot John Parry one shot further behind alongside Norway's Kristoffer Reitan and Denmark's Jacob Skov Olesen.
Daily Record
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Donald Trump's huge royal protocol breach in Scotland confirmed by butler
Donald Trump was looking to blend leisure and work during his recent trip to Scotland , but the US leader has been called out for how he referred to King Charles and Queen Camilla during his visit A royal butler has revealed that Donald Trump made a huge blunder during his visit to Scotland earlier this week. After touching down on Scottish soil last Friday (July 25), it was a busy four days as the divisive US president used the time to open a new golf course as well as taking questions from the media alongside Prime Minsiter Sir Keir Starmer. During one of his chats with the media, the president was seen referring to King Charles and Queen Camilla by their first names. This is a faux pas that is widely known to go against strict royal protocols on how monarch and his queen consort should be referred to. Explaining the rule, former royal butler Grant Harrold said: "You should never call the Royal Family by their first names, even family use their correct titles, like 'Your Majesty'. " The ex-royal staff member did cut the president some slack as he said that there might be a slight loophole due to the American leader's nationality. He added: "Trump really should be referring to them as King Charles and Queen Camilla. It's a tricky one because, being American, he doesn't need to refer to them by their titles, but out of politeness and in the name of good etiquette, he should." Grant continued in his chat with Slingo: "To call the royals by their first names, I would consider that a breach in protocol. The King won't be so bothered by it, but I can imagine the courtiers will not be best pleased." Meanwhile, Trump claimed the historic trade deal between the US and EU was the "biggest deal ever made" during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. He was also seen opening another course on his Trump International Golf Links site that opened in Aberdeenshire in 2012. Addressing the media at the ribbon-cutting event, he said: "It's going to be a special day, it's going to be a special year, a special decade." Continuing to speak those at the event he said: "I hope everyone in Scotland, and well beyond Scotland enjoys it (the golf course) for many, many years to come." The 79-year-old has a long association with Scotland after his mum, Mary Anne Trump, was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, which is located in the north west of the country. In 2006, his connection to the country grew even more as he purchased land in Aberdeenshire to build his Trump International Golf Links.
The Standard
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Standard
US pushes to revoke scientific ruling that underpins climate regulations
President Donald Trump tees off during the opening ceremony for the Trump International Golf Links golf course, near Aberdeen, Scotland, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
