Keen golfer Obama laps up the famous Old Course and even jokes about the mini-heatwave the country is enjoying
FORMER US President Barack Obama joked with golfers about the Scottish weather before teeing off at the home of golf.
Mr Obama is in Scotland to deliver a speech at a dinner in Edinburgh later tonight.
The keen golfer headed straight to St Andrews after arriving at Edinburgh Airport this morning.
Golf fans were stunned when a convoy turned up and Mr Obama stepped out.
He said: "I understand the weather is always like this in Scotland."
As he practised on the putting green he said to watching fans "I understand the weather is always like this in Scotland.
"Your very lucky.
"I thought it was supposed to be raining and slithery.
"That will be tomorrow, or maybe even this afternoon."
Mr Obama then took up his position on the first tee and was delighted to hit his shot straight down the middle of the fairway.
The few hundred onlookers then started cheering and clapping before Mr Obama took of his hat and acknowledged their applause.
Sir Tom Hunter was among the players involved in the game.
The former president's caddy reassured him there was "no pressure, sir" before he teed off on the third hole.
Mr Obama, who was hitting the ball last, said: "Well, going by those shots I shouldn't feel any pressure."
Despite heavy security, he wandered over to the crowds who had been following him on the course and shook hands with spectators before returning to his game.
He also visited a snack van and bought a drink before Sir Tom took his photograph with the vendor.
The Old Course was not closed off to other players and was being used by other members of the public.
The Democrat had earlier touched down at Edinburgh Airport on Friday morning, according to reports, before heading to the course.
He will later return to the Scottish capital for the charity dinner.
The Old Course is regarded as one of the finest courses in the world along with Gleneagles, Turnberry and Castle Stuart.
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