Trump Calls Jamieson After Scot Ends 14-Year DP World Tour Drought

Scottish golfer Scott Jamieson capped a remarkable comeback at the Nexo Championship in Aberdeenshire on Sunday, ending a 14-year victory drought with a closing round of 67 — and then found himself on a video call with President Donald Trump before he had fully processed what he had achieved.

A Presidential Tradition at Trump International

The call was not entirely unexpected, at least in principle. It has become an established custom for the sitting United States president to contact the winner of the tournament held at Trump International Golf Links in the immediate aftermath of play. Trump himself has continued that tradition during his return to the White House, and Jamieson became the latest recipient, following fellow Scot Grant Forrest, who received a similar call after winning the event in 2024.

According to BBC Sport, Jamieson described the exchange as surprisingly warm and attentive. "He was very complimentary and it sounds like he was actually watching it," Jamieson said. "He said he was following along, so it was really cool... I mean he is the President of the United States." The call underscores how Trump continues to use his golf properties as a platform for public engagement — an approach consistent with his broader cultivation of a sporting and entertainment-adjacent presidential image. Separately, Trump has drawn attention for other public-facing ventures, not all of which have gone as smoothly.

Jamieson's Victory: The Full Picture

On the course, Jamieson's win was anything but straightforward. The 42-year-old Glaswegian entered the final round three strokes off the pace, with England's Matthew Jordan holding the overnight lead. Jamieson's 67 proved enough to finish at 11 under par, two clear of Jordan, who ended the week at nine under.

A pivotal moment came when South Africa's Shaun Norris, who had been leading at the time, was assessed a two-shot penalty for kicking a loose divot off the fairway — a ruling that shifted the competitive landscape considerably. Jamieson navigated the tension over the closing holes with composure and eventually sealed a victory that was only his second on the DP World Tour. His first came in 2012 at the Nelson Mandela Championship.

"I didn't realise it had been 14 years," Jamieson admitted afterward. "I practice every day and explore different ways to get better and sometimes it is like you are just banging your head against a wall. So the odd win here and there makes it all worthwhile."

Tour Card Security and What Comes Next

The stakes for Jamieson extended well beyond the trophy. Heading into the week, he was in genuine danger of losing his tour card — the playing privileges that determine whether a professional can compete on the DP World Tour the following season. The victory eliminates that concern, at least in the near term.

"There have been times where I've thought 'I might be losing my job here,'" Jamieson said, "so thankfully I don't need to worry about that for over the next few weeks." He added that he hopes the win will open doors and allow him to push further up the world rankings.

Defending champion Grant Forrest had a difficult Sunday by contrast, carding an 80 to finish the tournament at 10 over par for the week. Fellow Scots Euan Walker and Connor Syme were more competitive, each finishing in a share of 10th place at four under par.

Trump's Golf Courses as Political Backdrop

The presidential call is a small but telling footnote in the broader story of how Trump's golf holdings intersect with his political profile. His properties have generated significant revenue and public attention throughout both of his terms — a subject that has drawn scrutiny from financial observers. Reports indicate Trump's business operations generated $2.2 billion in revenue during the first year of his second term, with his golf and hospitality assets playing a notable role.

For Jamieson, however, the call was simply a surreal coda to the most significant day of his professional career in well over a decade.

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