Did Caesar Play Golf?

Bill Press, on his morning radio show, noted that a bust of Julius Caesar had recently been discovered and that it was the "spitting image" of George W. Bush. It made me wonder if there was more to this than a casual resemblance.

Born into a prominent political family Caesar was afforded all the advantages of privilege. Financed by wealthy friends of the family, he spent enormous amounts of other peoples money for little purpose.

Caesar first presided over Rome when it was still a republic. It was he who began building what would be an empire. This was accomplished by a series of military invasions and conquests. Campaigns, it should be noted, that were more about the aggrandizement of Caesar's ego and reputation than for the benefit of Rome.

Caesar alienated those close to him by his refusal to take the counsel of his elders. Pompey the Great was pushed aside for having a different view of leadership. His overwhelming personal arrogance only compounded matters. In the end, even supporters turned on him.

He ruled by decree (no wimpy signing statements for him). He constantly asserted new powers and ignored any pleas from the Senate about the legality of his actions.

He was known for taking lengthy vacations, even during military campaigns. He also seemed to love the power of the office, reveling in the pomp and circumstance, while seeing the business of policy as an inconvenience.

Did Caesar play golf?