Obama pulls off a spectacular golf chip-shot at '$16k-a-year' golf course

After a morning workout and some time spent at his vacation home in Kailua, the president's motorcade arrived at the exclusive Mid Pacific Country Club for a round of his favorite sport.

Members are said to pay around $16,500 a year to set foot on the high-end course by the Koolau Mountains, according to local reports. 

About two dozen onlookers lined a nearby public street to try to see the president, his high school pals Greg Orme and Bobby Titcomb, and another close friend Darrell Harrington - but security kept the onlookers away from the 18th green.

Obama attempted a chip shot of about 40 feet and made it into the hole. He reacted by dropping his wedge and raising his hat and arms into the air. 

He then pointed his finger at the media and tipped his hat and waved toward the gallery watching him from the road. Obama then walked over and high-fived his playing partner, Darrell Harrington.  

The motorcade then headed back toward the Kailua vacation home.

Later the president was delivered the news that six U.S. soldiers were killed by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan.

Obama, who had vowed to withdraw from Afghanistan before the end of his term, has yet to comment on the attack.

So far, the First Family has been enjoying a low-key but luxurious few days on the island. 

They finished the second day of their Hawaii vacation dining at an upscale Japanese restaurant after a day of hiking.

The First Family and some close friends ate out at Morimotos in Waikiki, opened by Masaharu Morimoto of the Food Network show 'Iron Chef', on Sunday evening.

The venue, where a tasting menu costs $120-per-head, has become an annual tradition on their two-week festive break.

They spent two hours eating inside and left to find residents and tourists lining the sidewalks to try and get a glimpse of them before returning to their Kailua rental home.

The president and First Lady Michelle Obama will spend two weeks with their daughters Malia and Sasha in Hawaii, the commander-in-chief's home state and traditional getaway from Washington during the holiday period.

Earlier in the day the Obamas headed out to the Makiki Valley Loop Trail, spending about 90 minutes along the path. 

As Obama made his way to the golf course on Monday, beachgoers carrying surfboards and towels seemed disinterested in the speeding SUVs and flashing lights of the president's motorcade. The first family has become a regular sighting around Kailua during the holidays.

Kite surfers skimmed across the blue water as the motorcade passed scenic Lanikai Beach. 

(dailymail.co.uk)