Forrest left basking in the 'Costa del Lothian'

GRANT WELL PLACED TO BE HOT PROPERTY

- By Craig Swan

GRANT FORREST shimmered in the "Costa del Lothian" and headed home to get the BBQ out and wait for the estate agent.

Images of the spectacular Scottish Open venue looking sensational are being beamed across the world with golf’s elite in East Lothian.

Forrest lives just along the road from the Renaissance course and there were smiles all round as it was put to the local star that house prices will be rocketing as he prepares to move to a new pad.

He joked: “It’s going on the market tomorrow! The Costa del Lothian. We have had it pretty good here this year. To get a cracking week like this for the Scottish Open is brilliant. It’s hard to beat, links golf, when it’s dry and sunny.

“The whole thing is getting bigger and bigger every year. Great field, great sponsors, great venue. It’s shaping up to be the best event we have.”

Forrest's early finish gave him time to get the grub on the go for friends and family including his toddler son Spencer. He added: “One of my best mates from up north is staying with me this week.

“I’ve got the wee man to keep occupied, too. But it’s nice just being at home. We can stick the barbecue on when it’s like this.”