Barack Obama beams as he plays a round of golf

Barack Obama beams as he plays a round of golf on New Year’s Day

Barack Obama beamed all over his face as he walked the green for a game of golf on New Year’s Day – showing that his marital woes are the order of the day.

The former president looked relaxed and calm as he made his way through Eva Beach Golf Club on the island of Oahu yesterday.

Pictures of Obama, 61, come shortly after his wife Michelle, 58, said there was a ten-year period when she “didn’t stand” her husband.

He took a group of friends and smiled on the third hole before snapping a selfie with a staff member who seemed delighted.

Barack Obama, 61, looked relaxed and happy as he made his way through Eva Beach Golf Club on Sunday

Barack Obama, 61, looked relaxed and happy as he made his way through Eva Beach Golf Club on Sunday

The pictures come shortly after former first lady Michelle, 58, said there was a 10-year period when she

The pictures come shortly after former first lady Michelle, 58, said there was a 10-year period when she “didn’t stand” her husband.

Barack donned a beanie and glasses, which he paired with a red polo shirt and shorts while looking casual on the pitch.

The former first lady, 58, also called her two daughters Sasha and Malia “terrorists” when they were little.

She claims the couple struggled as they both tried to “advance their careers” – and her husband would go on to become president.

Michelle made the claims about her relationship with Barack, 61, while promoting her new book The Light We Carry.

Obama appeared to put his wife's claims behind him - showing their marriage is stronger than ever

Obama appeared to put his wife’s claims behind him – showing their marriage is stronger than ever

He took a group of friends and smiled on the third hole before snapping a selfie with a staff member who seemed delighted

He took a group of friends and smiled on the third hole before snapping a selfie with a staff member who seemed delighted

She claims the couple struggled as they both tried to

She claims the couple struggled as they both tried to “advance their careers” – and her husband would go on to become president

Barack appeared to have lost his ball at one moment during the round while looking at the green through binoculars On New Year's Day, he went for a round of golf with some friends

Barack appeared to have lost his ball at one moment during the round while looking at the green through binoculars

Speaking to Revolt in early December, she said: “People think I suck for saying this: it’s like I couldn’t stand my husband for 10 years.

“And guess when it happened? When these kids were little.

“For ten years while we were trying to build our careers and worrying about school and who was doing what and what, I was like, ‘Argh, that’s not even.'”

‘And guess what? Marriage is never 50/50. je. Sometimes I’m 70, he’s 30. Sometimes he’s 60, 40. But guess what? ten years.

“We’ve been married for 30. I would take 10 bad years over 30 – that’s just how you look at it. People give up – “Five years; I can not stand.’

Barack donned a beanie and glasses, which he paired with a red polo shirt and shorts while looking casual on the pitch

Barack donned a beanie and glasses, which he paired with a red polo shirt and shorts while looking casual on the pitch

Obama walked the golf course steadily after enjoying the festive holiday with his family

Obama walked the golf course steadily after enjoying the festive holiday with his family

Speaking about revolt, the mother-of-two described her children as

Speaking about revolt, the mother-of-two described her children as “terrorists” who have “demands”.

Michelle made the claims about her relationship with Barack, 61, while promoting her new book The Light We Carry

Michelle made the claims about her relationship with Barack, 61, while promoting her new book The Light We Carry

Malia, 24, and Sasha, 21, were seven and 10 when their family moved to the White House after several years of campaigning.

Michelle also described her two daughters as “terrorists” when they were little – saying, “They have demands.”

She added: “Little children, they are terrorists. You have demands. You don’t talk. They are poor communicators. You cry all the time.

“You are irrational. You are needy. and you love her And you can’t blame them for that, can you? … So you direct your anger towards one another.’

Barack and Michelle met in 1989 at a Chicago law firm.  Her net worth is now reportedly around $70 million

Barack and Michelle met in 1989 at a Chicago law firm. Her net worth is now reportedly around $70 million

Michelle added that despite their differences, she always respected her husband.  Pictured with family in 2022

Michelle added that despite their differences, she always respected her husband. Pictured with family in 2022

The former first lady, 58, also called her two daughters Sasha and Malia

The former first lady, 58, also called her two daughters Sasha and Malia “terrorists” when they were little

Barack and Michelle met in 1989 at a Chicago law firm. Her net worth is now reportedly around $70 million.

A deal for her memoir in 2017 reportedly grossed $65 million, while her Netflix deal was valued at around $50 million.

Michelle added that despite their differences, she always respected her husband.

She added, “I mean, you could be mad at him, but still you look at him and you’re like, ‘I’m not happy with you but I respect you. I don’t agree with you, but you’re still a kind, smart person’?

“Feelings will change over time.”