allows him to get outside and take a break from the trappings of the office, and so as he gets set to tee up against the house speaker john boehner, we decided to see how he rates his own skills on the green. >> reporter: he has teed off in hawaii. practiced his swing in martha's vineyard and in asheville, north carolina. and plays regularly at military bases here at home. but the president has admitted he won't be winning the masters any time soon. >> what is his handicap? that is classified. >> reporter: president obama's golf game has come up in talks with foreign leaders. >> if you want a round of golff, i will be happy to participate with you. >> i have heard he is pretty good, so i have to be careful. i may have to practice before i play with him. >> reporter: and how many tips does the commander in chief need to successfully navigate the greens? and what does the house expect to gain with john boehner