Our First Pics of President Elect Obama on the Links

by Ryan Ballengee on Dec 22, 2008 11:46 AM EST

President-elect Barack Obama was spotted by the papparazzi on the golf course during his vacation to Hawaii for the holidays. In particular, he was playing the Olamana Golf Links. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin has a disturbing amount of detail about his food order at the turn and fashion, but Obama did say that he's not very good.

Let's go to the photos.

Well, it appears that the Pres elect plays Nike clubs. Then again, there's a Titleist or Callaway (old school Big Bertha) head cover there. He has a more upright plane than the conventional swing. But, I hit from an upright plane and do just fine. No video, though. If you find it, send me a link.

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I just hope...

…he doesn’t cheat like the last Democrat president…who will remain nameless. He does have a nice, flat right wrist and a good wrist cock going there. RB’s right about being a bit upright, but hey – he’s already saved the universe by being elected…right ?…RIGHT ??…we can give him a break on that. :-)

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Dec 22, 2008 12:11 PM EST reply actions

Real steady mechanics

Through the arms and elbows it seems. He’s on the right track. That counts for a lot. :)

by Ryan Ballengee on Dec 22, 2008 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

what I noticed...

He’s got a carry-bag. Maybe the carts are for the Secret Service.

Truth has a well-known liberal bias.

by dianemarie on Dec 22, 2008 12:43 PM EST reply actions

lol

good point ! he probably has his bullet proof presi-cart on order :-)

Walking out in Hawaii can really wear you out – SERIOUS elevation changes. The wife probably told him he has to have a smaller bag so the kids stuff will fit in the car. :-D

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Dec 22, 2008 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

did you get these from Golf.com ?

I saw them in an email called “The Forecast”. The lead story in “The FORECAST” ?? Vijay SIngh wins Tiger’s tournament….. Think there’s time to get a bet in ? :-)

(Barry needs a little work on that weight shift through the ball – he looks a little broken down after contact)

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Dec 22, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply actions