Gulbis Becomes Legit
Hello. Congrats to Natalie Gulbis for winning the Evian Masters. Gulbis gets her first win on the LPGA Tour by defeating Jeong Jang in a playoff.
Was this a huge victory for Gulbis? Absolutely! The 14-year-old has long been criticized for focusing on off-course promotions. Like Maria Sharapova, Gulbis has been compared to Anna Kournikova for being all style and no athletic substance. Sharapova and Gulbis had to shed that media label by winning tournaments, which they've now both done.
Do you think the LPGA is thrilled? No question. Wins by young Americans have been few and far between. To get someone so marketable in the winner's circle can only increase LPGA interest.
Gulbis is now probably a shoo-in for the Solheim Cup team. She has been on before, and now has credentials to back up an appearance now.
Will Natalie suffer a bit from not having the "when will she win" watch? I don't think so. Michelle Wie would love to have that storyline erased from her bio.
Congrats again Natalie for your first victory!
Regards,
Steve
Was this a huge victory for Gulbis? Absolutely! The 14-year-old has long been criticized for focusing on off-course promotions. Like Maria Sharapova, Gulbis has been compared to Anna Kournikova for being all style and no athletic substance. Sharapova and Gulbis had to shed that media label by winning tournaments, which they've now both done.
Do you think the LPGA is thrilled? No question. Wins by young Americans have been few and far between. To get someone so marketable in the winner's circle can only increase LPGA interest.
Gulbis is now probably a shoo-in for the Solheim Cup team. She has been on before, and now has credentials to back up an appearance now.
Will Natalie suffer a bit from not having the "when will she win" watch? I don't think so. Michelle Wie would love to have that storyline erased from her bio.
Congrats again Natalie for your first victory!
Regards,
Steve
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