approximately 208 weekends in 4 years of presidency, thats a round of golf every 2 weeks or so. Big deal. Some people are obsessed with that game. I just visited my uncle for about 2 days this weekend with the GF, and I think he played golf at least 3 times, and murderously discussed his putting game endlessly during dinners.
If Obama starts to discuss his golf handicap during a press conference, then Ill have a problem with his recreational activities.
From his quotes in the linked article, it seems Axelrod's main problem with it was making statements about the economy
during golf.
“Bush tastelessly did it, often from the ninth hole, and from the cigar boat and other places,” Axelrod said.
Added the adviser: “The impression you got was that he was out of touch.”