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Hardly anyone in this world wouldn’t know the ex-POTUS, Barack Obama. Given his fame and reputation, the 61-year-old now and then makes the headlines of various outlets. However, recently, the news that has been revolving around it deals with a tragic incident. Both Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, have expressed anguish over the tragedy.
Following this occurrence, the 44th US President was spotted on a golf course almost a week later. These visuals piqued the interest of the golf world, which couldn’t help but comment regarding the same. On one hand, some of the fans chimed in to support Obama. On the other hand, fans did not hesitate to make sarcastic remarks about the same, thus indicating a clear divide.
Following an unfortunate accident, Barack Obama hits the golf course
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Just a week ago, an unfortunate tragedy struck the Obama household. Their long-time beloved sous chef, Tafari Campbell, had passed away. Per the reports, Campbell lamentably dropped down from a paddleboard on Sunday at Edgartown’s Great Pond, near the Obamas’ summer property.
The loyal chef had worked for the former President for 14 years, was married to Sherise, and had two sons. Thus, while paying their condolences, the Obamas mentioned that he was a beloved part of their family. “Today we join everyone who knew and loved Tafari—especially his wife Sherise and their twin boys, Xavier and Savin—in grieving the loss of a truly wonderful man,” the couple said, according to the Guardian.
Recently, almost a week after this misfortune, the pair left their house for perhaps the first time. Leaving their $12 million property, Mrs. Obama headed toward a tennis court, and Barack Obama was photographed hitting the links. The former President found a way to spend his time at the members-only Vineyard Golf Club with a club in his hand.
🚨🏌🏾♂️🇺🇸 Former President Barack Obama was seen hitting the links at the Vineyard Golf Club Friday as he mourns the loss of his personal chef.
(📸 – Matt Symons / Daily Mail) pic.twitter.com/JnXeFuSkoA
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 30, 2023
The same photographs were posted by Nuclr Golf on its Twitter handle. They were captioned, “Former President Barack Obama was seen hitting the links at the Vineyard Golf Club Friday as he mourns the loss of his personal chef“. The latter part of the sentence drew some strong reactions from online users who came across the tweet.
The cybercitizens bifurcate as Barack Obama’s latest images go viral on the internet
As the pictures of the former POTUS in a lime shirt and shorts on a golf course went viral, fans did not shy away from putting forth their opinion regarding Barack Obama’s behavior. Some fans resonated with the American Politician’s actions and decision to be on the court. They said:
I tell you what, someone close to me dies tragically I’m probably hitting the links to relieve some stress as well 🤷🏻♂️ not saying the whole thing ain’t fishy but to stalk this guys life is weirdo behavior https://t.co/WqFccr4WnI
— Kenny Brammer (@kendawqq) July 30, 2023
I’ll mourn the loss of anybody but hitting the links with the boiz
— Nadeem Shariff (@Nads_Shariff) July 30, 2023
One user, in particular, wrote, “Golf is therapy, y’all“.
Golf is therapy yall
— ▫️Real Estate Generalist▫️ (@a_REDeveloper) July 30, 2023
Contradictorily, other online audiences did not agree with Obama’s way of mourning the loss. They tweeted:
I was unaware that one way to mourn the death of a friend is to play golf. Good to know for future reference.
— Ben Hogan 1953 (@TinCup2020) July 30, 2023
Yep, whenever someone close to me dies, I go golfing and drinking. Just the respectable thing to do.
— Larry W Schmidt (@bogeylarry) July 30, 2023
Irrespective, a couple of enthusiasts couldn’t help but praise the former President:
A true leader
— Brian Hinde (@bhinde99) July 30, 2023
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Zero Indictments!🔥Served 2 Terms🔥Not a fat slob🔥 Doesn’t cheat at golf🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Stocky (@Stocky_77) July 30, 2023
Regardless of what the golf world had to say about the ex-US President’s action to step out on the golf course, both he and Michelle were undoubtedly deeply saddened by the loss. “Our hearts are broken that he’s gone,” they had said. And hopefully the course helped the former POTUS work through some of that grief.
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Do you agree with your fellow fans about Barack Obama’s behavior? Let us know in the comments!