2012 LET Tour Guide (pdf) - Ladies European Tour

Sophie Walker
PROFESSIONAL
n In 2011, Sophie played in 22 events and had one top
ten finish at the Ladies Scottish Open, where she tied for
9th. Her best second result was tied for 12th at the
Deloitte Dutch Ladies Open.
n In 2010, Sophie recorded two top ten finishes with a
season-best of tied 2nd at the Ladies Scottish Open. She
also tied for 8th at the Allianz Ladies Slovak Open. After
playing in 21 events, she finished 43rd on the Henderson
Money List with season’s earnings of €50,569.98.
n In 2009, Sophie recorded two top ten finishes with
a season- best of 9th at the HypoVereinsbank Ladies
German Open presented by Audi. She also tied for 10th
at the AIB Ladies Irish Open, supported by Failte Ireland.
After playing in 18 events, she finished 50th on the
Henderson Money List with season’s earnings of
€38,661.75.
n In 2008, Sophie’s best finish from 24 appearances was
a tie for 10th at the ABN AMRO Ladies Open at
Eindhovensche Golf in the Netherlands. Her next best
result was a tie for 11th at the S4C Wales Ladies
Championship at Machynys Pensinsula G&CC in Llanelli.
She finished 81st on the New Star Money List with
season’s earnings of €22,962.56, enough to retain her
full card for 2009.
n In 2007, Sophie, who played in 18 events and posted
two top ten finishes. Her best results were 9th at the
De Vere Ladies Scottish Open and T10th at the Nykredit
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Country England
Born 9/8/1984 – Grimsby
Turned Professional October 2006
Joined Tour November 2006
LET Career Earnings (Euro) 151,554.80
LET Tournaments Played 101
Top Ten Finishes 7
Lowest Round 65
Career Best Finish T2nd
Masters in Denmark. She also finished inside the top
20 on a further four occasions. Sophie rounded out
the year at 59th on the New Star Money List with
€33,733.41 in earnings.
AMATEUR
Represented GB&I from 2004-2006 and England
from 2000-2006. 2003 English Strokeplay Champion.
2005 England Order of Merit Winner. Daily Telegraph
Champion in 2000 and 2001. Joint leader with Becky
Brewerton after the first round of the 2006 Wales Ladies
Championship of Europe after a seven-under-par 65.
PERSONAL
163cm tall with blonde hair and brown eyes. Started
playing golf at the age of 10. Hobbies and interests
include shopping, clubbing, going to the gym and
supporting Liverpool Football Club. Holds a degree in
Sports Science and Management from Loughborough
University. Result: 2:1.
Website: www.sophiewalker.co.uk
Twitter: @SophWalks
TOUR RECORD:
(Year, earnings/points, ranking)
2007 €33,733.41 59 2010 €50,569.98 43
2008 €22,962.56 81 2011 €22,306.64 92
2009 €38,661.75 50