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Obama golfs in drought-stricken California desert

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US President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs, California on June 20, 2015

Rancho Mirage (United States) (AFP) - US President Barack Obama played golf near the desert city of Palm Springs, California Saturday, shrugging off criticism that ambling around thirsty, lush greens was unseemly during a historic drought.

Obama is slated to play two courses at the weekend, Sunnylands and Porcupine Creek, a father’s day weekend escape from Washington and from the ardors of his grinding presidential schedule.

First Lady Michelle Obama and the couple’s two daughters are in Europe.