Stock Watch: Controversy aside, Olympic golf rising

Each week on GolfChannel.com, we’ll examine which players’ stocks and trends are rising and falling in the world of golf.

RISING

Jim Furyk (+9%): He’s a short hitter. He has a swing you’d never teach. But it’s a testament to the 46-year-old’s grit and on-course smarts that he now has TWO rounds in the 50s.

Russell Knox (+6%): It’s been a breakout season for the Scotsman, who is a playoff away from having three wins. European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke will have a lot of explaining to do if he leaves Knox off the team.

Olympics (+5%): After months of bad publicity, the tournament is finally here and – surprise, surprise – the players seem all-in, soaking up the experience at the opening…