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Sophie Walker (born 9 August 1984) is an English professional golfer and broadcaster. She played on the Ladies European Tour 2007–2018 and was runner-up at the 2010 Women's Scottish Open.
Amateur career
Walker started playing golf at the age of 10 and represented England from 2000 to 2006, and Great Britain & Ireland from 2004 to 2006.
She reached the semi-finals of the British Ladies Amateur in 2004. She won the 2003 English Women's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship and lost the final of the 2005 English Women's Amateur Championship to Felicity Johnson.
Walker graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Sports Science and Business Management. and was joint leader with Becky Brewerton at the 2006 Wales Ladies Championship of Europe after a first round of 65, a seven under par.
Professional career
Walker finished 6th at LET Q-School to join the Ladies European Tour in 2007. In her rookie season, she recorded several top-10 finishes including at the Women's Scottish Open. In 2010 she was runner-up at the same event, one stroke behind Virginie Lagoutte-Clement. Other highlights included a tie for 3rd at the 2016 Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De España.
After retiring from tour in 2018, she started a career in broadcasting, serving as a golf analyst for Sky Sports, BBC and other outlets.
Amateur wins
2000 Daily Telegraph Junior Golf Championship
2001 Daily Telegraph Junior Golf Championship
2003 English Women's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship
Results in LPGA majors
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Team appearances
Amateur
Women's Home Internationals (representing England): 2003, 2004, 2005 (winners), 2006 (winners)
European Lady Junior's Team Championship (representing England): 2004
Vagliano Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2005
Spirit International (representing England): 2005 (winners)
European Ladies' Team Championship (representing England): 2005
Espirito Santo Trophy (representing England): 2006
References
External links
Official website
Sophie Walker at the Ladies European Tour official site
Sophie Walker at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site
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