CRAIGIELAW golf star Grant Forrest has joined the sport's professional ranks. 

The 23-year-old county ace, a former Scottish Amateur champion, made the decision this week, and will make his professional debut at next week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. 

Forrest has made the switch to professional golf on the back of a stellar amateur career.

The East Lothian star said: “I've thoroughly enjoyed my time playing amateur golf and will forever be grateful to both Scottish Golf and The R&A for the experiences and opportunities I've had over the years.” 

"However, I feel now is the right time to be setting out on the next chapter of my career and it is fantastic to get the chance to make my professional debut on home soil in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.”

He will make his professional bow at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - played over St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns, next Thursday (Octobr 6).