The East Lothian golfer achieved success at the Nexo Championship on Sunday, finishing four shots clear of his nearest rival.
Grant Forrest was joined by family and friends in enjoying success at The Nexo Championships (Image: Getty Images)
And after victory at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, Forrest received a video call from the American President.
Trump said: “Your name’s going to be on the board for a long time Grant.
“I watched it, he’s some player.
President Donald Trump FaceTimes to congratulate Grant Forrest after winning the Nexo Championship 🤳#NexoChampionship | @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/SZbevRutQy
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“I look forward to playing with him – in fact, I will play with him tomorrow if he could get on a plane right now.
“Get on a plane and come over here, Grant.
“I’m playing right now, I’m on the golf course. It’s a beautiful one in Washington DC, Trump International.
“I have very good players but they are not like you, Grant!
“I watched you play; we all watched you play.
“We waited, we just came out, and what a round of golf. What three rounds of brilliant golf!
“That course is big, it’s strong, it’s tough!
“Your swing is great and it’s a great honour you won, thank you very much.”
Forrest, who lives near Pencaitland, previously won the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews in 2021.
A day to remember for the Forrest family 😍#NexoChampionship pic.twitter.com/Oz2oPpxg2u
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On Sunday, he finished four shots clear of England’s Joe Dean, with Jacob Skov Olesen, John Parry and Kristoffer Reitan one-shot further back.
Victory also meant that Forrest, who was joined on the course by family and friends, took home more than €400,000 in prize money.
The 32-year-old becomes the third Scottish winner on the 2025 Race to Dubai after Calum Hill (Joburg Open) and Connor Syme (KLM Open).
And the win could move him as high as 160th on the Official World Golf Ranking, catapulting him up from 294th.
On the video call to Trump, he thanked the President for his kind words and for having the tour at the prestigious course.