Grant Forrest receives an incredible congratulatory FaceTime call from US President Donald Trump after winning the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, Scotland.
The Scottish professional golfer secured his second DP World Tour title with a dominant 4-shot victory, finishing 8-under par in challenging conditions. Shortly after collecting his trophy, Forrest was surprised by a video call from the course owner himself – President Trump.
In the call, Trump praised Forrest’s performance saying “What a round of golf. What three rounds of brilliant golf. It’s a great honour you won.” The President even joked about playing with Forrest, saying he would “play with him tomorrow if he could get on a plane.”
This emotional victory came exactly four years and two days after Forrest’s first DP World Tour win, also in Scotland. The 32-year-old world number 294 had been struggling this season, making this breakthrough win even more special.
Forrest earned $467,500 from the $2.75 million prize pool and secured crucial Race to Dubai points. The victory also came with additional bonuses including $10,000 for his course record 66 on Friday and $50,000 in NEXO tokens.
Watch this incredible moment as one of golf’s most powerful figures congratulates a deserving champion on home soil. This heartwarming interaction shows the personal side of professional golf and the respect Trump has for the game’s talented players.
The win moves Forrest to 28th in the Race to Dubai Rankings and secures his DP World Tour card for next season.
Imagine winning a major championship on your home turf and then having a video call with the president of the United States to congratulate you. That’s exactly what happened to Grant Forest after his impressive victory at the Nexo Championship. But here’s where it gets even more exciting. The call came from none other than Donald Trump himself. Forest secured his second home win in his career with a commanding four-shot lead at the Trump International Golf Lakes in Aberdine. Shortly after lifting his trophy, he received a FaceTime call from the 47th president of the USA. In the call shared on X by the DP World Tour, Trump praised Forest’s performance saying, “I watched it. He’s some player. I look forward to playing with him. In fact, I will play with him tomorrow if he could get on a plane. Trump’s words were filled with admiration, adding, “What a round of golf. What three rounds of brilliant golf. It’s a great honor you won. Thank you very much.” This kind of recognition from a global leader is a testament to Forest’s skill and dedication. Forest journey to victory was not without its challenges. He had built a threeshot lead going into the final day, but Todd Clemens cut that advantage to just two shots with a birdie on the first hole. However, Forest responded brilliantly, birdying the fourth hole while Clemens struggled with an eight overpar triple bogey. From there, Forest extended his lead to five shots and maintained it throughout the remainder of the tournament. Despite a double bogey on the last hole, Forest managed to add two more birdies and a drop shot, finishing with an eight underpar total at world number 294. This win was particularly significant for him, coming just 4 years and 2 days after his first DP World Tour victory at St. Andrews. It’s amazing, just speechless, Forest expressed. 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. In addition to Forest’s remarkable win, Joe Dean claimed second place with a solo four underpar score. John Perry, Christopher Righthand from Norway, and Jacob Scove Olison from Denmark tied for third place, each finishing one shot behind. Jordan Smith finished sixth at two underpar while Clemens, Andy Sullivan, and Oliver Lindell from Finland rounded out the top nine. All finishing underpar. This victory showcases the unpredictable nature of golf and the impact that a single week can have on a player’s career. And this is the part most people miss, the mental strength and resilience required to turn a difficult season into a memorable win. What do you think made Forest’s comeback so successful? Share your thoughts in the comments.
