Local color from Riviera

At the second tee, somebody the gallery yelled, "Come on, Phil! Tiger who?" This after a small group of Phil Phanatics on the first hole chanted a rhythmic "Let's go, Phi-il!" So we know who's the public favorite today, if we didn't know it before. These Nissan Open moments were relayed to me (Kevin Modesti) from Daily News golf writer Jill Painter and columnist Steve Dilbeck, who are walking the course with the leaders. You'll enjoy their tournament coverage in Monday's Daily News. More from the front: Phil Mickelson is wearing a green shirt and black pants, Rich Beem black over tan, Paddy Harrington red over black. "Sunday red," Jill points out.