Golf coach Butch Harmon announced he was quitting Twitter after making a comment about his student Nick Watney's poor play on the social-networking service.

After Watney shot 82-77 to miss the cut at the Memorial, Harmon tweeted: "Wow N Watney +15, didn’t see this coming. Must be having some personal problems.” A few minutes later, Harmon posted a follow-up tweet: "Or some physical problems he can’t shoot that high."

Golfweek's Alex Miceli asked Watney about Harmon's tweet; Watney's response: "Interesting. No comment." Then Miceli talked to Harmon:

Harmon spoke about the posts after the fact.

"It was a mistake on my part, I love the kid like a son," Harmon said remorsefully by cellphone. " I was more frustrated than anything for him that he played the way he played. When he was here last week, I'd never seen him hit it better. I didn't mean to offend anyone and look forward to working with Nick to get ready for Merion."

Harmon had echoed those thoughts in another Twitter post as well:

"Don't mean to upset all the Watney fans was just thinking out (loud) .Nick is like a son to me I love him .He will be fine by the US Open."

Harmon chimed in via Twitter one more time Friday:

"Thank you to all of you who have chosen to follow me, but after a big mistake today I'm off twitter best to all . By By" -- by evening his account was still active, with no further posts.

In addition to Watney, Harmon works with Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, and coached Tiger Woods for years. Harmon caused a minor stir on Twitter earlier this year when he posted that his student Natalie Gulbis had malaria. Gulbis' agent initially denied that Gulbis had malaria, but it turned out that Harmon was correct.

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Tour pros were vocal when the anchored putting ban was proposed in December. When the ban became official Tuesday morning, players didn't have quite as much to say, but some golfers still voiced their support, displeasure and confusion over the ruling.

Tiger Woods made his feelings on the proposed anchoring ban known in a press conference previewing the AT&T National on Monday. 

Well, I hope they go with the ban.  That's something that I've said, that anchoring should not be a part of the game.  It should be mandatory to have to swing all 14 clubs.  There are different ways of making the butt end of the club move.  You've seen it with Bernhard Langer when he won the Masters putting against his forearm, what Kuch does putting against his forearm, as well.  But it's not a fixed point; the butt end does travel.  So I think that's where guys are going to try and ‑‑ will figure it out if that's the ban and that's where they go, I think it's great.

And as far as the PGA TOUR, I hope they do it as soon as possible to be honest with you.  I've always said that.  I've always felt that golf you should have to swing the club, control your nerves and swing all 14 clubs, not just 13.

Immediately following the ruling, the Golf Channel said that Adam Scott, Webb Simpson and Carl Pettersson, all high-profile anchorers, politely declined to comment.

Brenden Steele, who has anchored his putter since 2006, did comment, saying, "I’m going to putt however I can best get the ball into the hole this week and then deal with it moving forward. I’m using the [Matt] Kuchar-style because I feel like it’s the best chance for me to hole putts this week."

Corey Pavin said he didn't know if anchoring was a pressing matter for the USGA, but was glad the ban won't take place until 2016.

“I'm glad it wasn't made across the board where they just banned them,” said Pavin, who is competing this week in the Crowne Plaza Invitational for the 30th time. “They have been around too long, well, forever, I guess – the last 30 years or 20 years. It's a long time to have something legal and then make it illegal. So I think keeping the putter in play is a good thing. I'm not so sure that stopping anchoring is really that big of a deal as far as a change of a rule. I'm not sure if it was necessary. But that's the way they went and that's what the rules are now. Well, they are in 2016," Pavin said.

Other pros took to Twitter to give their opinion.

John Daly offered: "It's time that the Club Pros & PGAPros stop being pushed around by amateur companies when it only matters to 2 tourn British/USOpen why should we change our rules--again that's IMO. NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL....all professional organizations create their rules, PGA should also create rules as professionals in our organization."

If only 2-4% of worldwide golfers use anchored putters, why do they feel this is "bad" for the game?

— Rich Beem (@beemerpga) May 21, 2013

I could not disagree more with the USGA's decision today. #respectfullytheygotitwrong

— Meg Mallon (@MegMallonUSA) May 21, 2013

USGA/R&A have methodically thought through this issue. Consensus and adherence will be key. Two years offers time for litigation to play out

— Olin Browne (@OlinBrowne) May 21, 2013

Can only imagine where all the Media at Colonial will be today....putting Green anyone?#anchorban

— Ricky Barnes (@RealRickyBarnes) May 21, 2013

The USGA just cut down a mole hill. Can they now get to the mountain? Which mountain? Driver, ball, slow play,access. You choose.

— Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) May 21, 2013

I'm in support of the ban on anchoring for tournament golf. It should have been done a long time ago though @usga.

— Parker McLachlin (@ParkerMcLachlin) May 21, 2013

Professional golfers, media types and fans had strong reactions to the USGA and R&A ban of anchored putting (that is, long putter and belly putters as used by Keegan Bradley, Ernie Els, Adam Scott and others). Here are the best tweets on the belly ban:

Best one so far was that I should send in my application to Burger King for 2016.#Bellymagic

- Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) November 28, 2012

Was there some sort of announcement today?

- Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) November 28, 2012

Certainly a controversial decision today to ban anchoring, but one I fully support - roll on 2016

- Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) November 28, 2012

The first and last time I used a belly putter!! http://say.ly/KSm4FD2

- Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) November 28, 2012

Fully agree with the anchoring ban. Better image for the game of golf, skill and nerves are all part of the game. Level playing field in '16

- Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) November 28, 2012

Anchored putter ban makes no difference to me. Didn't care for 'em in the first place!!!

- Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) November 28, 2012

I haven't played competitive golf in 3yrs My golf ball-obsolete My driver-obsolete My putter-banned My irons-illegal My wedges-illegal

- Paul Azinger (@PaulAzinger) November 28,2012

This years player meeting at San Diego could be interesting!#interesting

- Colt Knost (@ColtKnost) November 28,2012

I don't agree with the ban on anchoring, but the changes the R&A are making to the Old Course are much more disappointing.

- Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) November 28, 2012

It's time for bifurcation like most other sports. If you think the game is the same for all, just watch Tiger or Rory vrs your club champ.

- Gary Player (@garyplayer) November 28, 2012

The long putter rule change will cause some unsettle I'm sure. I've always putted with a short putter so I'm not affected by the change.

- Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 28, 2012

Careful and considered from the USGA/R&A on rule change banning anchoring of a golf club to the body. Only decision that could be made #2016

- Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) November 28,2012

#R&A #USGA...good simple proposed change #NoAnchor#NoHindge...now can we crack on! #GrowGolf

- Sir Nick Faldo (@NickFaldo006) November 28, 2012

The R&A and USGA have made the right call on not allowing anchoring whilst still leaving all players to use long putters.

- Gary Player (@garyplayer) November 28, 2012

I applaud USGA and R&A for making a joint announcement on banning.The world of golf is getting flatter.

- Joe Ogilvie (@ogilviej) November 28, 2012

Can't wait to see guys using long putters not anchored!.... #mikedavis#snakekiller

- Steve Elkington (@elkpga) November 28, 2012

I think they should allow the Am's to continue to use the anchor method in regular play. Must confirm with rule in tournaments.

- Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) November 28, 2012

USGA and R&A making the right decision based on the history of the game! Just can't believe it won't be in effect until 2016.

- Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) November 28, 2012

Love how the USGA and R&A continue to make an already hard game, harder for the average player. #bifurcation

- Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) November 28, 2012

Hey Mike Davis, are you trying to get more people to play the game or play checkers?! #bifurcation NOW

- Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) November 28, 2012

USGA, USGA, what do you see?I see lawsuits looking at me!!! PGA Tour, PGA Tour, what do you see?I see OUR OWN RULES looking at me!!!

- Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) November 28, 2012

Maybe the short putter should be banned. Seems to me that it's had far greater success than anchored putters.

- Kris Blanks (@krisblanks) November 28, 2012

When it comes to golf, I'm decidedly libertarian, set the rules, the club specs, leave St. Andrews alone and see you every 50 years.

- Joe Ogilvie (@ogilviej) November 27, 2012

Wow! I think they just said the stroke that Billy Casper used for his 51 tour victories is no longer allowed. Hands&arm against the thigh

— Peter Kostis (@peterjkostis) November 28, 2012

Glad to see the R&A's Peter Dawson take a break from ripping up the Old Course to defend the sanctity and traditions of the game.

— Eamon Lynch (@eamonlynch) November 28, 2012

Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson, Ernie Els, Adam Scott we have beaten them all. Sam Torrance can u hear me? Your boys took a hell of a beating.

— Tweeter Alliss (@TweeterAlliss) November 28, 2012

It's amazing to me that growing popularity of anchored putting is reason to ban it. I guess it was OK when only a few used then?

— Gary VanSickle (@GaryVanSickle) November 28, 2012

The The Road Hole at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. (Getty Images)

Famed golf architect Tom Doak said he is "horrified" by the R&A's proposed changes to St. Andrews' Old Course in preparation for the 2015 Open Championship. Doak, who counts Pacific Dunes in Oregon and Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand among his designs, said the Old Course was "sacred ground" and should remain "untouched architecturally," according to The Scotman's Martin Dempster.

American Tom Doak, who said he was “horrified” to hear about the work planned for the historic venue over the next two winters, has written to four 
golf course and greenkeeping bodies around the world asking for them to support his bid 
to overturn the changes.

He described the Old Course as “an international treasure that should be guarded” and is disappointed that the R&A, having already played its part in stretching the course as much as possible in terms of adding new tees, has now turned its attention to bunkering and contours.

“I was horrified to read of the changes proposed to the Old Course at St Andrews,” said Doak in a letter he has sent to the presidents of the Australian, American and European societies of golf course architects as well as the Scottish regional administrator of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association.

“No longer content just to add back tees for championship play, the club (R&A) and its consulting architect, Martin Hawtree, have planned to move bunkers, add contouring around the greens, and soften slopes in other places prior to the next Open Championship. I have felt for many years that the Old Course was sacred ground to golf architects, as it was to Old Tom Morris and C. B. Macdonald and Harry Colt and Alister MacKenzie before us.

“It has been untouched architecturally since 1920, and I believe that it should remain so. I understood this to be the feeling of many other architects who attended the World Forum on Golf Architecture in St Andrews, three years ago. I don’t believe it should be impossible to change the Old Course, or any other historic course. But I think it should be a lot harder than it currently is, where only the management of the club and any consulting architect they hire have to agree.

“I think that the default position should be that such an international treasure should be guarded, and that there should be a high burden of proof that changes need to be made, before they can be made.”

Fans of the game have come together to display their opposition with the proposed changes, adopting the twitter hashtag: #savetheoldcourse, and even creating a petition to stop the changes.

Oh hi... Just cooking. Hahaha Happy Turkey day! #nofilter #scary #nofilter #scary #domestic twitter.com/ThePCreamer/st…

- Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving to all my followers! Thank You for all your wishes. Enjoy this precious time with your family.

- Vijay Singh (@VijaySinghGolf) November 23, 2012

Happy thanksgiving everyone! Hope all Americans, especially our deployed military women and men, get to eat tons and tons of turkey! #gobble

- Peter Uihlein (@PeterUihlein) November 22, 2012

Got my maternity pants on. Directions say to cook the turkey.. But I can not wait! twitter.com/TheJanePark/st…

- Jane Park (@TheJanePark) November 22, 2012

Their fate awaits, and my tummy is growling! #redneckthanksgiving twitter.com/ArronOberholse…

- Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) November 22, 2012

Here is the finished product! You don't use very much of the Woodford... You just want a hint of the flavor! #yum #pie twitter.com/MalBlackwelder…

- Mallory Blackwelder (@MalBlackwelder) November 22, 2012

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner for my entire family tmr and I just got done shopping! Cant wait to see everyone tmr:) #familyreunion

- Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) November 21, 2012

I am Thankful for all my twitter friends who support me through good & bad times!! #HappyThanksgivingEveryone

- bubba watson (@bubbawatson) November 22, 2012

Happy #Thanksgiving from the #Nicklaus family to yours! twitter.com/jacknicklaus/s…

- Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) November 22, 2012

Spiderman stalking me at Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade here in NYC. What a great morning. Happy Thanksgiving everyone twitter.com/JakeTrout/stat…

- Peter Jacobsen (@JakeTrout) November 22, 2012

Happy thanksgiving!!!Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with family and Friends!

- Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving Georgia Style. #pleasedrinkresponsibly twitter.com/aronpricePGA/s…

- Aron Price (@aronpricePGA) November 22, 2012

Here's a look at some election tweets from the golf world:

#electionparty #anyexcusetoparty #political❤ instagr.am/p/Rt7tKatIiw/

— Anna Rawson (@TheAnnaRawson) November 7, 2012

The scariest economic times are yet to come.Wow america.Really?Things are about to get Fugly...Really frieken ugly

— Jeff Overton (@JeffOvertonPGA) November 7, 2012

Now that the election is over we can get to answering the tough questions, like, why is orange juice yellow?

— Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) November 7, 2012

I am still proud of MY candidate @mittromneyyou worked hard. Tried your best and you can STILL keep America growing #inspirebusinessusa

- Cristie Kerr (@CKGolferChic) November 7, 2012

What will change in Washington tomorrow if nothing changes in Washington tonight? C'mon America is more debt, no budget the way to go?

- Paul Azinger (@PaulAzinger) November 7, 2012

Congrats to President Obama. Now please give your golf clubs & Jordan's away and get to work. You've got lots to clean up. #noMoreExcuses

— PaulStankowski (@PaulStankowski) November 7, 2012

I did my best to fight for an America that I believe in. Wasn't meant to be. Hopefully the next 4 years Americans can find a job.

- Paul Azinger (@PaulAzinger) November 7, 2012

Congratulations to our President of the United States, Barack Obama.

— Cheyenne Woods (@Cheyenne_Woods) November 7, 2012

Pretty inspirational speech from the President there....Certainly talking the talk#canhewalkthewalk

— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) November 7, 2012

Obama party in Chicago people are cheering, for what? What did you win? GOP still control house and country still deeply divided. #brilliant

- Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) November 7, 2012

Congrats to @barackobama and Joe Biden.A well played game.Good luck and good night.#purple

— Joe Ogilvie (@ogilviej) November 7, 2012

Wow this is getting close, I just don't know which way the decision will go..... Will they, or will they not ban the long putter!!

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) November 7, 2012

Message: quit blaming Bush. It's prez Obamas problem now and ultimately what he will be judged upon. We know Bush policies were the catalyst

- Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) November 7, 2012

And now I get to pay more taxes....awesome.

— Brian Harman (@harmanbrian) November 7, 2012

“@drew_weaver: Sad night for America. Tough to sleep on this one. Thanks for doing your best to save our country Mitt” well said!!!

— Peter Uihlein (@PeterUihlein) November 7, 2012

Bye bye Florida! Hello Bahamas or somewhere in the Caribbean! Be back in 1460 days!

— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) November 7, 2012

New American Motto: "strive for mediocrity.Anything more and it will get redistributed."

— Tim Mickelson (@goodwalkspoiled) November 7, 2012

Don't jump RT @vegasgolfdude: @mittromney better pull it off I might jump off a bridge if that idiot Obama is the prez tomorrow

— Hank Haney (@HankDHaney) November 7, 2012

We need change in our country for sure One can only hope the President understands this . 4 more years of the same wont work .

— Butch Harmon (@43BH) November 7, 2012

Sad day. I hope I don't get sick or need surgery or a job or a loan before I learn to speak Chinese and get on food stamps.

— Chris Smith (@thesmitty15) November 7, 2012

Oh, golfers on Twitter. They just can't seem to obey the separation of game and state.

This time, it's Rickie Fowler, who says his open -- though, by Twitter standards, wholly understated -- support of Republican candidate Mitt Romney has caused him to lose some followers on the social networking site.

Fowler tweeted about losing following after Tuesday night's presidential debate, during which Fowler retweeted Republican boosters Donald Trump and T. Boone Pickens :

Funny how people will unfollow me just because I support Romney...seems smart...made my pick...make yours and vote #simple

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) October 17, 2012

Also...people who unfollow me...u don't have to let me know you did so...getting a tweet from u makes me feel better tho :) #yourchoice

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) October 17, 2012

Afterward, Fowler went big picture for his valediction:

Politics in social media...it's powerful...make your choice and vote...it's free #America #goodnight

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) October 17, 2012

At the time of this writing, Fowler still has 412,452 followers. He is, without a doubt, one of the most popular Tour players using the website. According to TwitterCounter.com, which tracks followers on the social networking site, Fowler has only netted two negative days during debate season: He lost 1,375 followers in wake of the first face-off, and 75 after the VPs went head to head.

In all, though, TwitterCounter states that Fowler is up more 6,000 followers since Oct. 1, and gains an average 218 per day. And as for all those friends he lost Tuesday? Well, he gained almost 400 more Fowlowers.

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The Europeans celebrate their victory:

Boarding to go home...will cherish this past week the rest of my career... thx lads u all did amazing things this week. see u @ Gleneagles!!

— Nicolas Colsaerts (@Coelsss) October 2, 2012

Just had a monster kip! Much needed! It's been a surreal couple of days. I watched the conclusion on TV. Was nervous watching after the fact

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) October 2, 2012

Thanks to my 11 team mates, vicecaptains and the Captain but also to everyone of team USA, they were great to play all week

— Francesco Molinari (@F_Molinari) October 2, 2012

No messing tonight yfrog.com/nwkjwpcj

-Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) October 1, 2012

Told you!!! :-) #teameurope

— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) October 1, 2012

I think it's time to tweet again.. EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE twitter.com/F_Molinari/sta…

— Francesco Molinari (@F_Molinari) October 1, 2012

Any Questions.......... twitter.com/IanJamesPoulte…

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) October 1, 2012

Wow!!!!!!! Did that just happen!!!!??? Unbelievable performance from all the boys today! Seve..... This one is for you!! #EUROPE

— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) September 30, 2012

Picturesque scenes here at #Medinah as teams leave the stage & celebrations can really begininstagr.am/p/QOCkS5SHIP/

— Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupTeamEUR) October 1, 2012

One word.....Team Europe#magicgolf

— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) October 1, 2012

ooooooooh yeeeaah...

— Nicolas Colsaerts (@Coelsss) October 1, 2012

Now time to party......

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) October 1, 2012

The Americans react to their loss:

Back on #SSI with the fam. Body is tired, mind is exhausted, heart still aches (for @love3d), but spirit is fresh. John 15:7 #RemainingInHim

— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) October 2, 2012

This past week was so special. I feel for our captain. He deserved a victory. Was an inspiration to us all. He will always be captain to me.

— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) October 1, 2012

Wow. Stunned but really proud of how we played against a very good Euro team!! Congrats to the Euro's, but now we'll be even hungrier!!

— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 30, 2012

Wow! What a finish. Congrats to Europe! #RyderCup

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) September 30, 2012

THANK YOU to the thousands of fans who attended the 2012 #RyderCup. It was our great honor to host you at Medinah. twitpic.com/azzu12

— Ryder Cup Team USA (@RyderCupTeamUSA) October 1, 2012

Congrats to team Europe on a great win. Love my teammates. Amazing week

— Webb Simpson (@webbsimpson1) October 1, 2012

Today was tough, proud of the guys on our team and our captains. Wish the results would have been different. Thanks for all the support.

— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) October 1, 2012

The European WAGs are enjoying the victory as well:

Can we not all agree they've earned the right to get really REALLY drunk?#RyderCup #Europe

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) October 1, 2012

Unbelievable effort Team Europe #rydercup! Congrats guys!

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) October 1, 2012

And this is what it's all about! Such faith in our Euro boys ... If anyone can make ridiculous come back history, they can! #rydercup

— Kate Rose (@KateVRose) September 30, 2012

Players from both sides prepare for the Sunday show down:

Alarm set for a more sociable hour for the first time all week! There have been some 4.30am's! Time to recharge for a fun run at these guys!

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) September 30, 2012

Honoured to be leading out #TeamEurope tomorrow. #RyderCup

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) September 30, 2012

We need our FANS today!! #RyderCup

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) September 30, 2012

At the #RyderCup, putts are holed, arms go up, dreams are claimed. Memories are made. Forever proud to be YOUR @rydercupteamusa! #13thMan

— Davis Love III (@Love3d) September 30, 2012

The USA are not going to win a single point against these determined faces, let alone 4.5! @rydercupteameur @f_molinari twitter.com/DodoMolinari/s…

— Edoardo Molinari (@DodoMolinari) September 30, 2012

Very inspirational night.#USA

— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) September 30, 2012

Team Europe looks to Seve for inspiration during the final day of the Ryder Cup:

Tribute on our shirts/knitwear today to the great icon of European golf...Seve. We will need all his inspiration today.

-Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) September 30,2012

Seve was watching over us this afternoon & I feel it could be the biggest comeback Europe have ever had. We have nothing to lose. Give 100%

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 30, 2012

The WAGs continue to enjoy the week and get fired up for the final round:

Yeah, lead the charge @bubbawatson !!!! I love this week!!!

— Angie Watson (@angieb1433) September 30, 2012

Some hilarious costumes on the golf course today. Here are some of my favorites. #RyderCup twitter.com/DianeDonald/st…

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 30, 2012

And this is what it's all about! Such faith in our Euro boys ... If anyone can make ridiculous come back history, they can!#RyderCup

-Kate Rose (@KateVRose) September 30,2012

Fellow athletes cheer on their favorite Ryder Cup teams:

You've got me!! #DoWork RT @bubbawatson: We need our FANS today!! #RyderCup

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) September 30, 2012

Thanks to @ianjamespoulter Europe continues in the # RyderCup! #VamosEuropa!

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 30, 2012

Go USA in the Ryder Cup!! Amazing golf yesterday! . USA is up 10-6. Can't wait to watch singles #RyderCup2012

— Natalie Gulbis (@natalie_gulbis) September 30, 2012

Wow!!! What an amazing day!!! #EPIC being able to walk the course with the greats like I did will be some I will never forget...

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) September 30, 2012

Players from both teams enjoy the days before competition begins:

Final practice day! Gala was great last night & Opening Ceremony today. @rydercupteamusa is ready...just like our #13thMan fans! THANK YOU!

— Davis Love III (@Love3d) September 27, 2012

Going to take it all in today because tomorrow I'll be laser focused on helping Team #USA get that W!! #LetsDoThis

— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 27, 2012

“@alanshipnuck: Is @jasondufner overmarried? You make the call... twitter.com/AlanShipnuck/s…” why would u ever under marry? DUH!!!😆

— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) September 27, 2012

The clarke's & Poulter's all dressed up for the gala dinner. Girlies look beautiful. twitter.com/IanJamesPoulte…

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 26, 2012

Could have been my most favorite moment of my career today when I walked to the 1st t and heard that crowd Let's go #CHICAGO!

— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) September 26, 2012

Big thanks to Sergio and Paul today for their cash! @graeme_mcdowell and I are very appreciative! #plentymorewherethatcamefrom

— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) September 25, 2012

Many of the players wives and girlfriends (WAGs) will be in attendance this week:

Pretty fancy! #RyderCup twitter.com/DianeDonald/st…

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 27, 2012

What is this?? @mcilroyrory ... Should I be jealous? Lol...;) twitter.com/CaroWozniacki/…

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) September 26, 2012

Valentina Molinari and I both wearing @ralphlauren #RyderCup twitter.com/DianeDonald/st…

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 26, 2012

Having a great day in Chicago with the ladies!!We took a carriage ride downtown. @dianedonald is a fab tour gal!!! twitter.com/kristinstape/s…

— kristin stape (@kristinstape) September 25, 2012

The Euro Wags enjoying some bubbly and the view! #RyderCup twitter.com/DianeDonald/st…

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 25, 2012

Welcome to Chicago! twitter.com/KateVRose/stat…

— Kate Rose (@KateVRose) September 24, 2012

Will do my best to post lots of useless tidbits 4 u guys this week. Follow my fellow Euro WAG tweeters as well @katevrose & @kristinstape 😃

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 24, 2012

Celebs and fellow golfers share their Ryder Cup excitement and show their support:

There will be only one Molinari this time but he will be good enough! #goEurope #rydercuptime @f_molinari

— Edoardo Molinari (@DodoMolinari) September 27, 2012

Excited 2 be singing the Anthem at todays @rydercup opening ceremonies! I have my Grandpa in tow...he LOVES golf! Make sure you tune in! :D

— Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks) September 27, 2012

Which pin should I wear today on @gcmorningdrive ? twitter.com/ANNIKA59/statu…

— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) September 27, 2012

Now, THIS is cool... #RyderCup #I'makidinacandystore twitter.com/jtimberlake/st…

— Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) September 26, 2012

Thanks to @rydercupteamusa for a great time today. Thanks to all the fans lets get rowdy

— Robbie Gould (@RobbieGould09) September 25, 2012

President Clinton just accepted my $100 bet on the Ryder Cup. Don't let me down @mcilroyrory @lukedonald @ianjamespoulter @westwoodlee ! CNN

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 25, 2012

Landed!! Ryder cup allll week!!! Time for some more golf!!!!

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) September 24, 2012

Looking forward to watching the Ryder Cup this week. USA

— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) September 24, 2012

Fans arrive to the course for practice rounds and the U.S. Past Captain/Celebrity Scramble:

There really are no words! We may not be many, but we know how to dress #RyderCup #MorphWouldBeProud instagr.am/p/QFrhb_SHMI/

— Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupTeamEUR) September 27, 2012

#13thMan cheering on @rydercupteamusa at the 1st tee! #RyderCupinstagr.am/p/QAO6F6yV7V/

— Ryder Cup Team USA (@RyderCupTeamUSA) September 25, 2012

Plenty of European support already lining fairways at Medinah. Check out these strapping young men #RyderCup

- Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupTeamEUR) September 25, 2012

Scottie and Richard #RyderCup yfrog.com/kh57yjhj

— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) September 25, 2012

Re-placement caddies for the week if needed!! #RyderCup #TeamEurope moby.to/s6oc44

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) September 26, 2012

Both U.S. and Europe team members express their excitement for the week as they arrive in Chigago:

Everyone on the plane to Chicago for RYDER CUP........... Yeh #Avit t.co/cf5XmPOr

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 24, 2012

Let's go USA! So pumped for the Ryder Cup. Out at Medina right now!

— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 24, 2012

Just landed in Chicago. Enroute to team hotel. To say I'm excited is an understatement. Team get together this evening. #itbegins#Europe

— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) September 24, 2012

Just landed in Chicago!! #RyderCup

Rory McIlroy looks back at his favorite moments from the 2010 Ryder Cup: