U.S. Open In Tweets

People around the world use Twitter to share what's happening around them in 140 characters or less. The social networking and microblogging site lets people share a bit about their interests and activities based on the simple query, "What's Happening?"

Following is a selection of interesting, funny, or illuminating tweets about the U.S. Open, which Twitter users have so far been tagging with the hashtag #usopen. We'll bring you the "The U.S. Open in Tweets" feature throughout the championship.

@DC_Sports_Fan Cannot wait for the #USOpen at #Congressional this weekend. The toughest test of golf on earth. Lots of people taking Thurs and Fri off.

@2011USOpenVols Welcome to the 111th U.S. Open Championship! Thank you all SO MUCH for volunteering! We are so excited to see you! Have a great week!!!

@holmberges The #USOpen is wreaking havoc on traffic in Potomac and it's only Monday. AGONY. #firstworldproblems

@Hyatt_Bethesda #We'reOpen @Hyatt_Bethesda! Check out who else is participating in the "We're Open" program for #USOpen - http://bit.ly/ikh8Pz

@RickieFowlerPGA Getting excited for Thursday to role around...the course is right there in front of you no tricks to it...has the potential to very tough!!

@BWI_airport BWI welcomes travelers headed to Maryland for the 2011 @usopengolf championship! #USopen #golf

@Graeme_McDowell Just played 18 holes at Congressional. Course much firmer and faster than last time I was here. Really enjoyed it. Great test of golf. #par

@Weston1st_team It's #USOpen week and no Tiger for first time in over 15 years. I'm sure interest isn't as high as normal but it should still be a good one

@scottsROW Lots of activity and traffic around the back side of Congressional CC today and yesterday as they ready for #USOpen #USGA

@CoffeePatriot Definitely not looking forward to #usopen traffic this week