U.S. Open In Tweets: June 17

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 hashtags #usopen and #usopengolf.

Friday, Twitter was abuzz with chatter about Rory McIlroy, a 22-year-old from Northern Ireland who sits on a six-stroke lead at the U.S. Open after shooting a record 11-under over the first 36 holes.

We'll bring you the "The U.S. Open in Tweets" feature throughout the championship.

DrShess  Even with McIlroy's amazing performance thus far, majors just aren't as fun w/o @TigerWoods. Hope that guy gets back to form soon! #usopen

RateMySwing   @HankDHaney Is there any swing as pure as @McIlroyRory on tour today? His balance is insane! #purebutter #USopen #Golf

Rfking  My math for the day: watching the #usopen, seeing players' scores and calculating how far behind Rory McElroy they are.

martymix   The rough is nowhere near where it was in '97. Course is still super long and tough. -10 (as of now) is unreal at Congo #usopen Great Golf

ThatHarleyKid   Rory McIlroy put on his big boy pants today.11 under after 2 days.. wow #USOpen

pontycyclops   I feel like I am watching the bonfire after the fireworks have finished! #usopen #golf #rorymcilroy

TheLoKohake  listening to the #usopen and updating my ipod #itsfridayfriday

Redr4bbit  Let's go rory, you can finish out this weekend. #usopen