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Former President Barack Obama headed straight to the golf course to celebrate his first day as a civilian.
     Obama's motorcade headed to the ultra-exclusive Porcupine Creek Golf Club in Rancho Mirage, California about 11.30am on Saturday where the former president played 18 holes.

He looked relaxed as he made his way around the golf club wearing light blue Under Armor golf jersey, Nike socks and shoes, grey trousers and a grey baseball cap, although at one point he was filmed missing a putt.

His entourage, including a handful of secret service agents, negotiated the stunning 18-hole private course in several golf carts.
     Obama was seen chatting and laughing with his golfing companions on the first day of his vacation and at one point fist bumped another golfer after watching a decent shot.
     The former president stopped for a break during the round and was seen eating a sandwich while sat in his cart on a sunny day in the Coachella Valley.
     Used to being in control, Obama chose to drive his own golf cart rather than have an aide ferry him between holes.
     Just a day after leaving the White House, Obama is in the Palm Springs area on vacation.
     He and Michelle are staying at the mansion of Spanish ambassador James Costos and his husband, interior designer Michael Smith, in Rancho Mirage.