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| Walker, Sophie (ENG) |
| Last Updated: 17th December 2011 |
| Ladies European Tour Player Profile |
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| Surname |
Walker |
| First Name(s) |
Sophie |
| Date of Birth |
9th August 1984 |
| Place of Birth |
Grimsby |
| Nationality |
English |
| Residence |
England |
| Interests |
shopping, Liverpool FC, gym, clubbing |
| Date turned Pro. |
22nd November 2006 |
| Exemption Status |
Top 80 from Exemption Rankings |
| Represents |
Forest Pines Hotel and Spa |
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| Ladies European Tour Career Summary |
| Statistics |
| Career Earnings (Euro) |
179,918.41 |
| Tournaments Played |
117 |
| Tournaments Won |
0 |
| Top Ten Finishes |
7 |
| Career Best Finish |
T2nd |
| Lowest Round |
65 |
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| Order of Merit Record |
| Season | Pos. | Euro | Played |
| 2007 |
59 |
34,177.60 |
18 |
| 2008 |
81 |
23,062.56 |
24 |
| 2009 |
50 |
38,661.75 |
18 |
| 2010 |
43 |
50,569.98 |
21 |
| 2011 |
92 |
22,306.64 |
92 |
| 2012 |
79 |
28,363.61 |
79 |
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| Biography Walker, Sophie (ENG) |
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PROFESSIONAL
- In 2012, played 16 events, made 12 cuts with a season-best T11th at the Deloitte Ladies Open in Holland. Finished 79th on the ISPS Handa Order of Merit with earnings of €28,363.61.
- In 2011, Sophie played in 22 events and had 1 top ten finish at the Ladies Scottish Open, where finished tie for 9th. Her best second result was tied for 12that the Deloitte Dutch Ladies Open.
- 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.
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 EUR38,661.75. 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. 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 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 EUR 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. Personal website: http://www.sophiewalker.co.uk/
Twitter: @SophWalks
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| Ladies European Tour Career Highlights |
| Season | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 2006 |
Qualifying School Stage I |
9= |
285 |
-3 |
0.00 |
| 2006 |
Qualifying School Stage II |
6= |
287 |
-1 |
375.00 |
| 2007 |
Tenerife Ladies Open |
16= |
295 |
+7 |
3,698.75 |
| 2007 |
Northern Ireland Ladies Open |
13= |
218 |
+2 |
2,992.00 |
| 2007 |
KLM Ladies Open |
16= |
214 |
-2 |
2,466.00 |
| 2007 |
SAS Masters |
11= |
220 |
+4 |
3,585.00 |
| 2007 |
Nykredit Masters |
10= |
282 |
-2 |
3,484.00 |
| 2007 |
De Vere Ladies Scottish Open |
9 |
218 |
+5 |
4,480.00 |
| 2008 |
ABN AMRO Ladies Open |
10= |
211 |
-5 |
4,481.25 |
| 2008 |
S4C Wales Ladies Championship |
11= |
213 |
-3 |
6,488.32 |
| 2009 |
Ladies German Open |
9 |
279 |
-9 |
6,720.00 |
| 2009 |
AIB Ladies Irish Open |
10= |
214 |
-2 |
8,962.50 |
| 2009 |
Madrid Ladies Masters |
14= |
212 |
-7 |
2,980.00 |
| 2009 |
Dubai Ladies Pro-Am |
3= |
214 |
-5 |
4,108.74 |
| 2010 |
Allianz Ladies Slovak Open |
8= |
287 |
-1 |
7,507.50 |
| 2010 |
Ladies Scottish Open |
2= |
218 |
+2 |
15,033.33 |
| 2010 |
UNIQA Ladies Golf Open |
11= |
211 |
-5 |
3,460.00 |
| 2010 |
Hero Honda Indian Women's Open |
15= |
218 |
+2 |
3,247.50 |
| 2011 |
Deloitte Dutch Ladies Open |
12= |
218 |
+2 |
3,900.00 |
| 2011 |
Ladies Scottish Open |
9= |
215 |
-1 |
4,140.40 |
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| Ladies European Tour 2010 Season |
| Date | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 07-05-10 |
Turkish Airlines Ladies Open |
19= |
225 |
+6 |
2,417.77 |
| 27-05-10 |
Allianz Ladies Slovak Open |
8= |
287 |
-1 |
7,507.50 |
| 25-06-10 |
Portugal Ladies Open |
32= |
215 |
-1 |
1,710.00 |
| 12-08-10 |
S4C Wales Championship |
28= |
297 |
+9 |
3,684.33 |
| 18-08-10 |
Ladies Scottish Open |
2= |
218 |
+2 |
15,033.33 |
| 03-09-10 |
UNIQA Ladies Golf Open |
11= |
211 |
-5 |
3,460.00 |
| 17-09-10 |
Open de Espana Femenino |
22= |
209 |
-4 |
4,095.00 |
| 29-10-10 |
Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open |
31= |
218 |
+2 |
1,770.00 |
| 11-11-10 |
Hero Honda Indian Women's Open |
15= |
218 |
+2 |
3,247.50 |
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| Ladies European Tour 2011 Season |
| Date | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 03-02-11 |
ISPS HANDA Australian Open |
59= |
302 |
+10 |
966.66 |
| 10-02-11 |
ANZ RACV Ladies Masters |
53= |
281 |
-7 |
1,071.42 |
| 17-02-11 |
New Zealand Women's Open |
57= |
294 |
+6 |
518.52 |
| 31-03-11 |
Lalla Meryem Cup |
28= |
295 |
+7 |
3,315.00 |
| 05-05-11 |
Turkish Airlines Ladies Open |
54 |
309 |
+17 |
950.00 |
| 13-05-11 |
Portugal Ladies Open |
63= |
146 |
+2 |
0.00 |
| 19-05-11 |
UniCredit Ladies German Open |
30= |
282 |
-6 |
3,255.00 |
| 26-05-11 |
Allianz Ladies Slovak Open |
107= |
157 |
+13 |
0.00 |
| 03-06-11 |
Deloitte Dutch Ladies Open |
12= |
218 |
+2 |
3,900.00 |
| 16-06-11 |
DeutscheBank Ladies Swiss Open |
80= |
146 |
+2 |
0.00 |
| 30-06-11 |
Finnair Masters |
96= |
153 |
+11 |
0.00 |
| 05-08-11 |
Ladies Irish Open |
78= |
149 |
+5 |
0.00 |
| 18-08-11 |
Ladies Scottish Open |
9= |
215 |
-1 |
4,140.40 |
| 02-09-11 |
UNIQA Ladies Golf Open |
58= |
146 |
+2 |
0.00 |
| 09-09-11 |
Raiffeisenbank Prague Masters |
82= |
149 |
+5 |
0.00 |
| 15-09-11 |
Open de Espana Femenino |
113= |
155 |
+11 |
0.00 |
| 29-09-11 |
Lacoste Ladies Open de France |
60= |
291 |
+3 |
787.50 |
| 07-10-11 |
Sicilian Ladies Italian Open |
39= |
223 |
+7 |
1,410.00 |
| 21-10-11 |
Sanya Ladies Open |
38= |
217 |
+1 |
1,317.14 |
| 28-10-11 |
Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open |
75= |
149 |
+5 |
0.00 |
| 09-12-11 |
Hero Women's Indian Open |
62 |
229 |
+13 |
675.00 |
| 14-12-11 |
Omega Dubai Ladies Masters |
68= |
148 |
+4 |
0.00 |
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