GENE RANDALL, CNN ANCHOR: In sports, Tiger Mania has hit Southern California, where golfer Tiger Woods is shooting for his seventh straight PGA tour win at the Buick Invitational in La Jolla. CNN Sports Illustrated's Tom Rinaldi has a report for us -- Tom.</s>TOM RINALDI, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Thanks, Gene. Tiger Wood's entered the weekend here at Torey Pines right where he was last year at five under par. Last year, he won the tournament. At last check, he was six under par, still trailing the leaders by five strokes, a group that includes Phil Mickelson. Of course, the big question is, can he continue this remarkable streak of wins? Remember, Woods does not defeat one man or one team, he takes on as many as 150 golfers each week. In addition, he deals with being golf's one-man magnet for the media and for fans. Is it all overwhelming?</s>TIGER WOODS, GOLFER: I don't know about overwhelming. It's more frustrating than anything when you're not playing well. But having to deal with the media, that's part of the ball game. I understand that, I accept it and it's just the way it is. And if they're not talking to you, you're doing something wrong.</s>PHIL MICKELSON, GOLFER: I can't do it if I'm worried about what he's putting down. It's kind of given that he's going to go low because he usually does. And I just need to be there to be able to counter.</s>RINALDI: Last year, Woods shot a course record 62 on his way to shooting 17 under par for the weekend and winning this tournament. Of course, the big question is, will he be able to win come Sunday? Tom Rinaldi, here at Torey Pines at the Buick Invitational for CNN/"Sports Illustrated" in La Jolla, California.
Tiger Mania Hits Southern California