It’s basically Obama saying that the Russian takeover of Crimea and potential takeover of Ukraine is not a big deal to him, because he would rather be golfing than dealing with it.
Mistake to put down Russia as a “weak” “Regional Power” “acting out of weakness” Watch as Putin responds with actions rather than words. Obama has bitten off more than he can chew. Now China will act up, then Russia again, then Europe—Then Brazil—then Iran. We are entering into a new phase—a really bumpy road for the US and her interests.
I have a different take.
Obama plays golf because he knows he can not prevail and is powerless to actually do anything. The stress of being a loser drives him to the golf course where he can lie about his score and stroke his self esteem.