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.

@miketirico nothing new but always worth noting. The 45 minutes Phil Mickelson spent signing autographs after practice round at #usopen today.

@zentaratea Just sighted, Chris Berman, Hyatt Bethesda, seemed a little "happy" US Open

@taupecat learned today i'm living precariously close to #usopen parking lot H. i'm afraid. i'm very, very afraid. #trafficnightmare

@nattyliteee Thank you #usopen traffic for making me late for work

@gregallenRTE Quietest Tuesday of a major week I can remember. Never thought I would miss one of Tiger's dull preview press conferences, but I do! #usopen

@jeffreypix Traffic already crazed around my neighborhood...the #usopen Golf Tourny has arrived...If Tiger had been playing, it'd be 100X worse

@Graeme_McDowell Good days practice out there. Finding my way around this track. Check out my second shot to 18. http://yfrog.us/1gl7yz

@Luke_Donald Taking the shuttle to the course this morning, leaving @DianeDonald with the courtesy car. #truelove

@billfrick I bought a purple Northwestern polo just to support @LukeDonald when he comes to my district to win the US Open. Go Cats! #usopen

@JGWhiteAP Graeme McDowell has such a friendly demeanor. Almost makes you want to pull up stakes & move to his N. Ireland neighborhood. #usopen