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STORY: President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and First Lady Akie pose for photographs prior to their dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Florida on Saturday (February 11).
Trump and Abe hit the links on Saturday, as the two leaders looked to forge a bond over a round of golf diplomacy.
South African four-time majors champion Ernie Els joined Trump and Abe for a round at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, Trump said in a tweet Saturday evening.
Reporters were not allowed on the course to watch the president and prime minister while they golfed.
After four hours at the club, Trump tweeted a picture of himself and Abe on the golf course.
"Having a great time hosting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the United States," Trump said in the tweet.
The 47-year-old Els, whose primary residence is in south Florida, followed in the footsteps of American former world number one Tiger Woods, who played golf with Trump in December.