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Obama has wasted no time hitting the golf course during his annual Martha's Vineyard summer vacation
He was spotted on Wednesday playing with NBA stars Ray Allen and Alonzo Mourning as well as his usual opponent, Cyrus Walker
The president played with World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on Monday
On Saturday he played with Seinfeld Creator and Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David as well as Walker
Obama decided at the last minute to fly to Martha's Vineyard island a day early
He, Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha will be on the island until August 23
A cluster of senior aides join their 17-day trip to keep Obama up-to-date

By Kelly Mclaughlin and Evan Bleier For Dailymail.com and Associated Press

Published: 18:41 EST, 12 August 2015 | Updated: 21:17 EST, 12 August 2015

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US President Barack Obama hit the golf course on Wednesday for the third time since Friday with some star athletes who already made names for themselves in a different sports arena..

He was joined on Wednesday by NBA legends Ray Allen and Alonzo Mourning, as well as his usual opponent, Cyrus Walker, the cousin of White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, at Farm Neck Golf Club.

Obama and Allen were seen sharing laughs as they drove through the course on a golf cart, while the president was spotted having a chat with Walker on the putting green.

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Joking around: NBA legend Ray Allen, left, and President Barack Obama talk as they sit in a cart while golfing on Wednesday at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Golf mates: Obama, left, speaks with Cyrus Walker, right, cousin of White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, on the putting green on Wednesday

Not the first time: Obama was joined on the course on Wednesday by Allen (left), Walker and NBA legend Alonzo Mourning, who have all played with the president before. Wednesday's 18 holes marked Obama's third round of golf during his vacation on Martha's Vineyard

Played before: Allen and Obama have golfed together before. They were spotted on the green during Obama's vacation on Martha's Vineyard last year

Tired hands: As Obama prepared to chip on to a green on Wednesday, his fingers remained in bandages, which were first spotted during a round of golf on Monday

Walker and Mourning are frequent golf mates of Obama, and Allen played with the president last year, according to The Hill.

Rain may have kept Obama inside on Tuesday, but he has hit the courses several times since beginning his Martha's Vineyard vacation, as he was spotted over the weekend and on Monday with several golf mates.

On Saturday, he was seen at Farm Neck Golf Club with Walker, Seinfeld creator and Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David, and former UBS Investment Bank head Robert Wolf.

During his 18 holes with World Bank president Jim Yong Kim at Vineyard Golf Club on Monday, his hands were showing a bit of wear and tear from his weekend swing.

He sported separate bandages on the middle and ring fingers of his left hand, which he plays with, as he played the course with Kim. On Wednesday, the bandages remained in place.

The Obamas are vacationing on the upscale island for two weeks, as they do almost every year.

Round two: During Obama's second round of golf of his annual vacation on Monday, he was joined by World Bank president Jim Yong Kim at Vineyard Golf Club

Wrapped up: Obama sported some bandages on the ring and middle fingers of his left hand as he played a round of golf on Monday

Good sport: The bandages seem to be from some wear and tear after hitting the 18 holes on Saturday, but that didn't stop his game as he eyed his shot

Fresh ride: Obama and Kim shared a golf cart as they played through the course's 18 holes on Monday. Obama drove as Kim rode in the passenger seat

It will likely be the family's last pit-stop at their luxurious rented seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom retreat since it went on the market in July for a cool $22.5million.

And it seems the president was eager to savor every moment as he decided at the last minute to fly on Friday afternoon, rather than Saturday as originally planned.

Obama beamed and laughed as he boarded Air Force One with Michelle - still wearing his work suit.

When they disembarked, he emerged looking relaxed without a jacket or tie to greet the crowds.

With no official appearances on the schedule, Obama, Michelle and their youngest daughter Sasha will spend the time away from Washington dabbling in their usual vacation activities: leisurely rounds of golf, beach outings, hikes and bike rides, and dinner at some of the island's top restaurants.

A cluster of top aides will also enjoy a 17-day stay on the island, known as a summer hangout for the wealthy, to update the president as developments warrant.

TV star: Monday's game was shared with quite different company from Obama's weekend golf mate, Seinfeld creator and Curb Your Enthusiasm Star Larry David (left)

Another round: It's possible that Obama and David will find time to play again during the First Family's two-week break on Martha's Vineyard

First round of vacation: Obama and David were joined by Cyrus Walker (center), cousin of White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett at the Farm Neck Golf Club

Golf partners: Robert Wolf, the former head of UBS Investment Bank (pictured in background), rounded out the foursome during Saturday's 18 holes

Obama and Larry David play golf at Martha's Vineyard

Malia is thought to be in New York continuing with her internships. She was most recently working on the set of Lena Dunham's show Girls.

Obama has visited the island every year of his presidency, except during the 2012 re-election campaign.

As he wrapped up his duties in the White House on Friday and anticipated his getaway he seemed jovial and excited.

'I know you'll miss me,' he joked to reporters after signing a bill preserving wilderness land in Idaho.

Obama has to be hoping for a more relaxed summer holiday.

Last year, he was forced to break his self-imposed vacation silence several times to address political developments in Iraq, the beheading of journalist James Foley by Islamic State militants and violent protests that erupted in Ferguson, Missouri.

He also returned to the White House in the middle of last year's vacation - but this year he plans to remain on the island until August 23, when he gets back to work.

However, he will be on standby for hiccups from Congress as members deliberate over Obama's recent Iran deal, ahead of a vote next month to determine the deal's fate.

Annual holiday: President Obama, Michelle Obama and Sasha Obama are vacationing on the upscale island for two weeks, as the family does almost every year. Malia is thought to be in New York continuing with her internships.

Get-away: The President and First Lady happily waved goodbye to Washington as they jetted off on Saturday, a day earlier than expected

And even the dogs came with them! Two minders are pictured leading the family's dogs, Bo, left, and Sunny, right, off the plane in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

President Obama and family depart for Martha's Vineyard