Forrest opened his week with a steady 70, positioning himself well in blustery coastal conditions. It was his second round that truly set the tone with a superb six under par 66, the lowest of the tournament which earned him a 10,000 dollar course record bonus. Saturday’s 72 kept him in the lead, and on Sunday he showed maturity under pressure, carding a final round level par 72 to close out the victory.

The win was sealed despite a double bogey at the last, a blemish made irrelevant by the cushion he had built through smart course management and precise iron play throughout the day.

• Birdie at the par four 4th on Sunday extended his advantage after Joe Dean dropped a shot on the same hole.
• Todd Clements’ triple bogey on the 5th removed one of Forrest’s closest challengers.
• Forrest’s scrambling par saves on the 10th and 12th maintained momentum in the breezy back nine stretch.

The home victory drew loud cheers from the Aberdeen galleries, many of whom have followed Forrest since his amateur days. His win also came with a congratulatory FaceTime call from course owner Donald Trump, who praised both the player and the venue in front of fans and media.

• Grant Forrest (Scotland) – Winner at eight under.
• Joe Dean (England) – Runner up at four under, his best DP World Tour finish to date.
• John Parry (Wales) – Tied third at three under.
• Todd Clements (England) – Tied sixth after being in contention through three rounds.

The win moves Forrest up 85 places in the Race to Dubai rankings to 28th, while also placing him at the top of the Closing Swing standings. With his playing rights secured for next season, he now heads into the final events of the year with confidence and a real chance of a top 20 finish in the season long standings.

Trump International Golf Links offered a stern test all week, with firm fairways, quick greens and gusting winds shaping strategy. Players praised the conditioning, while the coastal breeze kept scoring in check with only a handful finishing under par.