Maria Verchenova, 23, was born in Moscow and has been making a name for herself on the Ladies European Tour. Her career earnings are still modest, at $51,000, but she’s making amazing strides and playing solid golf.
She started golfing at age 12 and was the 2004 Russian Amateur Champion and again in 2006. She qualified for the LET in 2007 and has been in the money in nearly every event that she enters. She achieved her first top 10 finish in her rookie year. By 2008 she had a top 5 finish.
Maria has several role models. Tiger Woods is her male hero and tennis star Maria Sharapova (photos here) is a fellow countrywoman and someone that Verchenova looks up to and wishes to emulate.
In a recent interview Maria remarked that her driving accuracy is her greatest strength. She is still developing her game and hopes to get to the level where she can repeat a reliable swing in every situation. Her dream foursome would have her golfing with the like of Justin Timberlake, David Beckham and Tiger, of course.
What puts this talented newcomer on the radar screen for many? She happens to be gorgeous as well as skilled.
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