Stock Watch: Common sense wins; Anchorers lose

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

RISING

Lydia (+8%): The runaway win in Taiwan gives the 18-year-old phenom 10 LPGA titles. Her next victory – we shouldn’t have to wait long – would launch her into the top 50 all-time wins leaders. Already.

Tour rookies (+7%): One of the only benefits of the wraparound schedule is that it allows recent Web.com graduates to stay in form and gain experience against weaker fields during a quiet time of year. Emiliano Grillo and Smylie Kaufman have taken full advantage.

Rule changes (+5%): These come around only every four years, so it’s encouraging to see that the latest…