Scottish golfer Grant Forrest won the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, receiving a congratulatory video call from former US President Donald Trump. Forrest, who led by four shots at the end, discusses his surprise win and the unexpected call from Trump. The video also includes highlights from the final round and reactions from other players.
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Imagine winning a major golf tournament only to have a former US president crash your victory celebration digitally at least. Scotland’s Grant Forest, fresh off a dominant four- stroke victory at the Nexo Championship hosted at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshshire, received an unexpected video call from Donald Trump himself. The polarizing ex-president who was playing golf at the time interrupted his own round to congratulate Forest, sparking a mix of admiration and eyebrow raising reactions. But here’s where it gets interesting. Trump wasn’t just watching from an office. He casually invited Forest to fly overseas for a round of golf the very next day. The 32-year-old Scotsman, ranked 294th globally, delivered a masterclass in handling pressure and brutal coastal winds. After seizing control of the tournament with a threeshot lead, Forest faced a momentary scare when England’s Todd Clemens narrowed the gap with a birdie on the first hole. And this is the part most people miss. Clemens hopes unraveled spectacularly with a triple bogey eight, three strokes over par on the fourth hole, while Forest capitalized with a birdie, stretching his lead to five strokes. From there, the outcome was never in doubt. Even with a double bogey on the final hole, Forest’s eight underpar total sealed his second European Tour title, nearly four years to the day after his first win at St. Andrews. Trump’s enthusiastic praise, shared publicly by the DP World Tour, included gems like, “Your name’s going to be on the board for a long time, Grant, and what three rounds of brilliant golf, “Your swing is great.” But let’s address the elephant in the room. Should a sitting or former head of state’s ownership of a tournament venue influence the narrative around a player’s achievement? Critics might argue it distracts from Forest skill while supporters see it as harmless fanfare. Forest still processing the whirlwind admitted, “I’m just speechless. This feels surreal, especially after such a grueling year. Golf’s a wild sport. One week you’re struggling, the next you’re holding a trophy.” His emotional reflection underscores the mental roller coaster of professional athletics. Controversy hook. Trump’s unabashed self-promotion, I look forward to playing with him tomorrow if he could get on a plane, raises questions about the intersection of politics, sport, and spectacle. Should athletes feel pressured to engage with polarizing figures for visibility? or is this simply part of modern sportsmanship? We want to hear from you. Does Trump’s involvement add intrigue to the story or does it overshadow Forest’s accomplishment? Drop your thoughts below. Agree or disagree?
