Into the second week of a getaway holiday in his native Hawaii, President Elect Barack Obama and a group of friends have visited a private golf club near his $9 million rented, beach-front home.
Into the second week of a getaway holiday in his native Hawaii, President Elect Barack Obama and a group of friends have visited a private golf club near his $9 million rented, beach-front home.
He drew applause and cheers when he walked up to the 18th green though he has struggled with his golf game, telling reporters during his first round that he wasn't very good and asking other golfers for tips on his second.
Obama made small talk with about a hundred spectators who lined the edge of the private course. Some onlookers asked him to sign copies of his book. "I'll be late for my wife and then I'll be in trouble," he joked.
Earlier in the day, he returned to a military gym where he has exercised every morning except Christmas Day since beginning his break on December 20.
Obama and his wife, Michelle, visited Marine Corps Base, Hawaii's Semper Fit Center. He didn't speak to reporters, but greeted about two dozen visitors after his workout. He also posed for pictures.
Obama has sought to stay out of the public eye while here, mostly opting for private meals at his beach front home or at a friend's house. On Monday night, he made his first trip to a public restaurant with friends.
He has no public schedule during his stay and the family are due to return to Chicago on January 1.
