Barack Obama looked like he's enjoying his retirement as he hit the golf course on the first day of his family vacation in Hawaii.

The 44th President took time to play a few holes at a local country club after he flew into the aloha state on Monday.

Obama, who was renowned for squeezing in the odd round while running the country, finally has time for as many rounds as he wants, as the family takes a surprise break on Oahu.

The 55-year-old looked relaxed and happy as he was pictured smiling during the afternoon round, before he went to meet Michelle for dinner later that evening at Buzz’s Lanikai.

Barack Obama looked like he's enjoying his retirement as he hit the golf course on the first day of his family vacation in Hawaii on Monday

The 44th President took time to play a few holes at a local country club after he flew into the aloha state on Monday - but just missed this shot

The 55-year-old looked relaxed and happy as he was pictured smiling during the afternoon round

Michelle skipped the game - as always - and he played with some guy friends

He shared a handshake hug with another one of his foursome after taking off his hat

Mr. Obama wore a tan hat with a American flag embroidered on the front

His unannounced return to the islands surprised residents, and is is unclear how longer he plans to stay in the state. But it's unlikely Obama's daughters will join them within the next week.

Sasha's high school, Sidwell Friends, does not break up for spring break until March 24, while Malia is still busy with her New York internship with Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

Barack's Hawaii trip follows a busy few days for the former president.

He made his way across the country over the weekend, starting off in New York City on Friday afternoon where he and Michelle joined U2 frontman Bono and his daughter Jordan Hewson for lunch.

Then it was off to the Great Plains, where on Sunday Barack joined billionaire Warren Buffett and his philanthropist daughter Susie for lunch at Happy Hollow Country Club.

Barack opted to go with the taco salad for his midday meal, which was later paid for by his host, whose Berkshire Hathaway offices are just a few miles from the club.

It was then back to the airport and off to California for Barack, who spent the night in the Bay Area before heading to meet with Silicon Valley executives at the Fairmont in San Jose on Monday.

Meeting up: Barack Obama left New York City to fly to Omaha, Nebraska, where on Sunday he had lunch with billionaire Berkshire Hathaway head Warren Buffett (Barack leaving lunch above in KETV video )

Great minds: The two were joined by Warren's philanthropist daughter Susie (above with dad Warren in KETV video), whose main charitable foundation focuses on public education grants

And he's off: Barack was back at Eppley Airfield right after lunch to take off for California (above)

Barack's lunch with the Buffetts lasted a little over two hours according to the Omaha-World Herald, with father and daughter both ordering the club's famed Thunderbird salad.

Susie spoke with one reporter from the paper after dining out with family friend Barack, but made it very clear that she was not going to be sharing any details about the topic of discussion during he meal.

'The three of us ate lunch,' offered Susie, who provided no further insight other than to declare the group was not speaking about a future fundraiser.

Both Warren and his daughter were vocal supporters of Obama and his administration, with Warren also offering up his guidance on a number of financial matters.

That favor was returned in a big way in 2011 when Barack presented the Oracle of Omaha with a Medal of Freedom at the White House.

Barack spent no additional time in Omaha, heading straight to lunch from the airport and then making his way right back to the plane, which could be seen quickly taking off in video posted by WOWT.

Strutting his stuff: Barack dressed down for his long flight to Hawaii on Monday afternoon (above approaching jet)

Man of the people: Barack took some time to shake hands and say hello before heading off to Hawaii (above at Moffett Airfield)

He arrived in California late that evening, but was out and about early Monday on his way to the Fairmont, where over a hundred fans lined the street to get a glimpse of the former president.

That was not to be however, with Barack making his exit and entrance in tucked away behind the tinted glass of his SUV in a four-car motorcade.

And just like his trip to Omaha, Barack left Moffett Airfield for the hotel and then the hotel for the airfield, with no additional stops.

This trip was also not on Barack's schedule, and the next stop in Hawaii followed that same pattern, allowing Barack to arrive to no fanfare or crowds.