Four days after a meet-and-greet with the 12 players and five coaches with the American contingent at a team dinner, former President Barack Obama was back at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, for the first day of action at the 2024 Solheim Cup.
Obama is a big fan of golf – he became a member of the Robert Trent Jones club in 2017 after leaving the White House after his second term – and is a big fan of this event.
His appearance Monday was a surprise but he received a rousing welcome Friday when he stepped out of the tunnel at the first tee.
Introducing @SolheimCupUSA‘s biggest fan: @BarackObama
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— LPGA (@LPGA) September 13, 2024
Perhaps Obama brought some good luck early as the U.S. won the first three foursomes matches and led 3-1 after the morning session.
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