Sophie beaten in Sherry Cup play-off
3 April 2006

England international Sophie Walker was beaten on the second hole of a sudden death play-off for the Sherry Cup by Katharina Schallenberg of Germany.

At the end of 72 holes regulation play in Sotogrande , Spain , the players were tied on 289 after Schallenberg made up a four shot deficit in the final round.

England were also runners-up to Germany in the European Nations Challenge, with a team score of 594; five behind the winners and three ahead of third-placed Italy .

Leading final scores: 289 Katharina Schallenberg ( Germany ) 72, 74, 71, 72; Sophie Walker ( Kenwick Park ) 69, 71, 73, 76. Schallenberg won at second play-off hole. 294 Breanne Loucks ( Wales ) 73, 72, 75, 74. Other England scores: 14 th equal, 305 Kerry Smith (Waterlooville) 78, 75, 75, 77; 22 nd equal, 314 Naomi Edwards (Ganton) 82, 75, 78, 79.

Sophie Walker leads by four in Sherry Cup
1 April 2006

England number one Sophie Walker takes a four shot lead into the final round of the Sherry Cup in Sotogrande , Spain .

The 21-year-old international from Kenwick Park scored 73 in the third round for a 54-hole total of 213 (69, 71, 73). She’s four clear of Germany ’s Katharina Schallenberg while Marjet Van Der Graaff of Holland is a further shot behind.

Kerry Smith (Waterlooville) moved up the leaderboard into a share of 12 th place on 228 (78, 75, 75). Naomi Edwards (Ganton) shares 23 rd place on 235 (82, 75, 78).

Meanwhile England are lying second in the European Nations Challenge on 441, two shots behind Germany and two ahead of Holland.

Sophie Walker extends lead in Sherry Cup
31 March 2006

England ’s Sophie Walker has extended her lead to five shots at the halfway stage of the Sherry Cup in Sotogrande , Spain .

Sophie, ELGA’s order of merit title holder, added a second round 71 to her opening 69 to move further away from the field. The closest challenger to the 21-year-old from Kenwick Park is Breanne Loucks of Wales (73, 72).

England have also made up a four-shot deficit to catch Germany at the top of the table in the European Nations Challenge. Both countries are currently tied on 293, two shots ahead of the Italian team.

Both of Sophie’s scores have counted while Kerry Smith (Waterlooville) contributed 78 on the opening day and Naomi Edwards (Ganton) added 75 in the second round.

In the individual competition Kerry is currently tied 16 th (78,75), Naomi shares 22 nd place (82, 75).

Sophie Walker leads in Sherry Cup
30 March 2006

England number one Sophie Walker has a two shot lead over the field after the first round of the Sherry Cup at Sotogrande in Spain .

The 21-year-old from Kenwick Park shot a superb 69 in the opening round of the 72-hole tournament. The closest challengers to ELGA’s order of merit titleholder are the German players, Carolin Loehr (71) and Katharina Schallenberg (72).

England’s other two players are Kerry Smith (Waterlooville), who returned 78 and is currently sharing 17 th place; and Naomi Edwards (Ganton), who scored 82 and is sharing 31 st place.

In the European Nations Challenge, England are currently lying second on 147, four shots behind Germany and one ahead of Wales.

England team named for Sherry Cup
15 February 2006

ELGA has named a team of three to represent England in the Sherry Cup at Sotogrande in Spain from March 29 to April 1.

The three internationals are: English mid-amateur champion Naomi Edwards (Ganton), former English champion Kerry Smith (Waterlooville); and the winner of ELGA’s 2005 order of merit, Sophie Walker (Kenwick Park).

The Sherry Cup is a prestigious 72-hole tournament contested by teams from across Europe. An individual competition runs simultaneously and a men’s event is held alongside the ladies.

Sophie Walker