11 August 2013

Mr President: Obama tees off his luxury Martha's Vineyard vacation with a round of golf (surprise, surprise)

 President Barack Obama reacts as he misses a shot while golfing on the first hole at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs, Mass., on the island of Martha's Vineyard on Sunday
President Barack Obama is teeing off his Martha's Vineyard vacation with his favorite pastime - golfing. But he had a rough start, as reporters - given a rare glimpse of the president's golf game - watched him overshoot the first hole by about 15 feet.
He then missed his first putt and reacted by leaning back, kicking his knee up and letting out an 'Ooooh.' His next putt was also a miss and his third finally made it in the hole.
Obama hit the Farm Neck Golf Club for his first outing of a weeklong stay on the exclusive Massachusetts island where he arrived Saturday afternoon. The course is open to the public and overlooks Nantucket Sound.


Obama (right) lines up his putt on the first green at the Farm Neck Golf Club at Oak Bluffs on Marthas Vineyard
Obama (right) lines up his putt on the first green at the Farm Neck Golf Club at Oak Bluffs on Marthas Vineyard

President Barack Obama putts on the first hole at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs
President Barack Obama putts on the first hole at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs

The president was golfing Sunday with aide Marvin Nicholson, White House chef Sam Kass and Robert Wolf, a Wall Street consultant who has advised him on financial matters
The president was golfing Sunday with aide Marvin Nicholson, White House chef Sam Kass and Robert Wolf, a Wall Street consultant who has advised him on financial matters

President Barack Obama steers his cart while golfing at Farm Neck Golf Club. He will be in Martha's Vineyard for eight days
President Barack Obama steers his cart while golfing at Farm Neck Golf Club. He will be in Martha's Vineyard for eight days

President Barack Obama waves to a group of on-lookers.
President Barack Obama waves to a group of on-lookers.
President Barack Obama waves to a group of on-lookers. Obama regularly vacations on the island, but is staying for the first time at the $7.6 million Chilmark home of Chicago friend David Schulte

The White House says Obama plans no official public appearances but will receive daily briefings on national security and domestic issues
The White House says Obama plans no official public appearances but will receive daily briefings on national security and domestic issues


The president was golfing Sunday with aide Marvin Nicholson, White House chef Sam Kass and Robert Wolf, a Wall Street consultant who has advised him on financial matters.
Obama regularly vacations on the island, but is staying for the first time at the $7.6 million Chilmark home of Chicago pal David Schulte.
The White House says Obama plans no official public appearances but will receive daily briefings on national security and domestic issues.
Getting on the plane from Orlando the Obama's sported a smart look with the President donning a suit and Michelle Obama meticulously attired with pearls and a belt around her sun dress.
However, when the first couple disembarked in Martha's Vineyard they were ready for their vacation to start, as Obama had changed into a pair of chinos and Michelle ditched the pearls and belt.

Before: President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave goodbye as they leave Orlando for a family vacation at Martha's Vineyard
Before: President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave goodbye as they leave Orlando for a family vacation at Martha's Vineyard
Hello vacation time: Looking more comfortable the President traded his suit for a button down and pair of khakis, while the first lady removed her proper pearls
Vacation time: Looking more comfortable the President traded his suit for a button down and pair of khakis, while the first lady removed her proper pearls




Tranquil: Floor to ceiling windows look out across the ocean
Tranquil: Floor to ceiling windows look out across the ocean

The First Family have been vacationing on the Vineyard for years, but this is the first time they will stay at the luxury four-bedroom Chilmark House designed by architect Rick Sundberg.
With wall-to-ceiling windows, the 5,000sq ft home has stunning views over the ocean, as well as an infinity pool, tennis courts and a half basketball court.
Half the cost of the President's holiday is met by the taxpayer, and the Obamas pay for the remainder, although they have met the full cost of the vacation home, which is owned by private equity expert David Schulte, according to Bloomberg.
Mr Schulte contributed to both of the President's election campaigns and his run for the Senate. 
Looking presidential: The President and first lady are dressed to the nine's as they leave the White House for Orlando, Florida where they addressed the Disabled American Veterans National Convention
Looking presidential: The President and first lady are dressed to the nine's as they leave the White House for Orlando, Florida where they addressed the Disabled American Veterans National Convention


Bo came too!: Bo, the First Family's Portuguese waterdog, departs a Marine helicopter, as US President Obama and the First Lady landed at Martha's Vineyard
Bo came too!: Bo, the First Family's Portuguese waterdog, departs a Marine helicopter, as US President Obama and the First Lady landed at Martha's Vineyard

Ready to run: Bo, President Barack Obama's dog arrived with the first family in Martha's Vineyard for the President's vacation
Ready to run: Bo, President Barack Obama's dog arrived with the first family in Martha's Vineyard for the President's vacation
It is not known how much the Obamas paid to stay at the house, which was found for them by their broker who specializes in finding vacation homes for prominent politicians and royalty who have specific security needs.
He has previously found rentals for the Clintons and also found the Blue Heron Farm where the Obamas previously stayed for years, until it was sold to a British architect for $22.4 million.
A property expert in the town of Vineyard Haven told MailOnline that Chilmark House would 'likely run in the $40,000 to $60,000 range for the eight-day stay.'
It is estimated the cost of the entire vacation, including the 75 rooms booked at a nearby hotel for staff and security, could reach $2 million.
Holiday home: The Obamas are staying at a $7.6 million vacation house in Martha's Vineyard
Holiday home: The Obamas are staying at a $7.6 million vacation house in Martha's Vineyard
Private: The home is set in nine and a half acres and has a guest house that could house secret service agents
Private: The home is set in nine and a half acres and has a guest house that could house secret service agents

Exclusive: The luxury home will be the perfect place for the First Family to relax and entertain friends
Exclusive: The luxury home will be the perfect place for the First Family to relax and entertain friends

Lush: Chilmark House is set on the coast and comes with an infinity pool and tennis courts
Lush: Chilmark House is set on the coast and comes with an infinity pool and tennis courts
The Obamas' vacation home is on the south coast of the Massachusetts elite playground, which is favored for visitors who need extra security.
At the entrance of the home, which was built in 1961 and renovated in 2006, is a giant bolder left by a retreating glacier in the Ice Age, according to Sundberg Kennedy Ly-Au Young Architects.
A guest house set in its nine and a half acres of gardens could be used by secret service agents, who will accompany the family.
With the President's approval rating at 46 per cent, according to Gallup, there has been criticism that his decision to vacation in such an elite spot is insensitive, according to the Huffington Post.
When he was seeking reelection last year, he skipped the family's usual vacation, but this year he plans to play golf with friends and relax with Michelle and his daughters.
Natural: A boulder left by a glacier in the Ice Age is next to the entrance of the Rick Sundberg-designed house
Natural: A boulder left by a glacier in the Ice Age is next to the entrance of the Rick Sundberg-designed house

Source:Dailymail

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