President Golf

As of August 31, 2013, President Obama has played 141 rounds of golf during his four-point-six years as POTUS. At this pace, he’s on track to play 245 by the end of his second term.

In contrast, George W. Bush played 24 times during his eight years.

“Playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal,” Bush said.

Partisans and opponents will find numerous reasons to justify and criticize their man for his golfing preferences.

Me, I side with Bush on this.

President Obama, stop playing golf until we are at peace (or, at least, not in active conflict), the unemployment rate is down to trim 5 percent, and GDP is booming at a 3-5 percent annual increase.

In other words, just stop until you leave the White House. Then you’ll have plenty of time.

Although in fairness to the current disaster at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, he’s nowhere near the top of the list.

According to an NPR article which quotes an ABC News article (take that for what it’s worth), Woodrow Wilson allegedly played 1,200 rounds of golf during his eight years. Second place is held by Dwight Eisenhower, at somewhere around 800.

[I’ve played something like 25 rounds of golf in my entire life, mostly during the years 2000-2002. Haven’t played since; always had a neutral-hate relationship with the game.]