The 29-year-old, who lives in Pencaitland, is enjoying a week in his own bed and a short commute for this week’s $8 million Genesis Scottish Open.
It’s also a home gig for Forrest in terms of the venue for the Rolex Series event as he is based at The Renaissance Club. Helped by local knowledge, the former Scottish Amateur champion has made the cut in three previous appearances at the same venue, finishing in the top 20 two years ago.
With 14 of the world’s top-15 players in the field, he’s part of a star-studded cast on this occasion and is hoping the week can bring out the best in him.
Forrest landed that breakthrough win on the main tour in the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews just under a year ago, but, hindered by a hip problem, it’s been a quiet 2022 campaign for him so far. “I’m just waiting for a wee bit of a spark this season,” he said. “I think we are all quite guilty of putting too much pressure on ourselves at times. “Especially after you’ve had your best year so far, you expect more every year.