BARACK OBAMA CLOCKS 51 TODAY,CELEBRATES WITH A GAME OF GOLF

The American president celebrated his birthday with a round of golf and a quiet weekend at Camp david, taking a brief break from campaigning. He played with a few friends and aides at the Andrews airforce base before heading to the presidential getaway. Obama will host several birthday themed fundraisers in Chicago, including one at his family home.

In an e-mail to supporters, the president warned that his birthday 'could be the last one I celebrate as president of the United states but that's not up to me - it's up to you ....'