Is Maria Verchenova the new (pretty) face of women's golf?Quick.
When's the last time you watched women's golf for any extended period of time that didn't include you falling asleep on the couch after watching the college basketball game that preceded it?
I'll go out on a limb and say it's been a while.
Maria Verchenova, a young Russian golfer may give dudes everywhere reason to tune in soon, as she attempts to become to golf what Maria Sharapova is to tennis.
She is not only proving herself a fine player in her own right, she is also paving the way for other young Russian girls - her sister Anna included.
Verchenova admits that tennis star Sharapova is a role model - but she is adamant about the reasons.
"I am looking at Maria, not because of the way she looks but because of the way she plays," Verchenova explains. "I think Russian women are strong mentally. They are trying really hard and they are achieving things."
Verchenova is the first Russian to become a full-time member of the Ladies European Tour. She contended against golf heavyweight Anna Sorenstam at the 2008 Dubai Ladies Masters.
I'm not sure how good that makes her. It's been awhile since I watched golf.
Her favorite food is sushi, she likes watching Ellen Degeneres on television, and her favorite movie is "The Bodyguard."
Original Source : http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/2009/05/is_maria_verchenova_the_new_pr.html
