Former President Barack Obama cheers on Team USA on first day of 2024 Solheim Cup

Obama received a warm welcome on the first tee Thursday.

Four days after a meet-and-greet with the 12 players and five coaches with the American contingent at a team dinner, former President Barack Obama was back at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, for the first day of action at the 2024 Solheim Cup.

Obama is a big fan of golf – he became a member of the Robert Trent Jones club in 2017 after leaving the White House after his second term – and is a big fan of this event.

His appearance Monday was a surprise but he received a rousing welcome Friday when he stepped out of the tunnel at the first tee.

https://twitter.com/LPGA/status/1834624523057983580

Perhaps Obama brought some good luck early as the U.S. won the first three foursomes matches and led 3-1 after the morning session.

Solheim Cup: Scoreboard, rosters | How to watch | Photos

[lawrence-related id=778503226,778392680,778502612,778500652,778500217]