Watson, who won at Riviera two years ago by shooting two bogey-free 64s on the weekend, doesn’t care what he shoots on Sunday, just as long as it gets the job done.

“I don’t care if it’s an 80, if everybody else shoots 81,” he said. “You know what, I hope everybody ties me and they all shoot 80. It doesn’t matter to me. It’s about lifting the trophy.”

The outcome could also shake up the world rankings, too. Although Spieth will remain No. 1 no matter what, McIlroy could overtake Jason Day for No. 2 with a high finish. Watson could move inside the top five with a win.

Although there are plenty of big names in the mix, don’t forget about the others who are lurking. Second-round leader Jason Kokrak is built in the Watson/Johnson mode, a big hitter who’s thriving on this course. Chez Reavie has three rounds in the 60s and is just one of three players who’ve eagled the iconic par-4 10th this week.

With so many guys in the mix, Scott thinks if you’re not at least 3 under on the round after three holes, then you may be losing ground.

“I’m pretty sure one of these guys is going to have a good round,” Scott said, “so a good start is kind of imperative.”