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Sophie Walker (golfer)
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.[1] Amateur careerWalker started playing golf at the age of 10 and represented England from 2000 to 2006, and Great Britain & Ireland from 2004 to 2006.[1] She reached the semi-finals of the British Ladies Amateur in 2004.[2] 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.[3] Walker graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Sports Science and Business Management.[4] 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.[1] Professional careerWalker 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.[1] After retiring from tour in 2018, she started a career in broadcasting, serving as a golf analyst for Sky Sports, BBC and other outlets.[5] Amateur wins
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