With President Obama and House Speak Boehner meeting up for a round of golf on Saturday, TIME looks back at the game’s ubiquitous presence in politics for the last century
Putting Presidents: Politics and Golf Through the Years
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President Obama works out kinks in his short game on the White House putting green on April 24, 2009. Obama wasn't much of a golfer before taking office, but he's become an avid enthusiast since. Many sunny summer weekends have seen Obama hitting the links at Andrews Air Force Base with his aides.
