Ladies European Tour player Sophie Walker overcame a strong field, both of professionals and amateurs to come out on top at the Roehampton Golf Cup.
Ladies European Tour player Sophie Walker overcame a strong field, of both professionals and amateurs, to come out on top at the Roehampton Golf Cup.
The Lancashire pro and winner of the event in 2009, added a 69 (a gold cup course record) to her morning 74 to win by three strokes.
Amelia Jane Williamson, from Royal Cromer, claimed second spot, and was the top placed amateur, after two rounds of 73 on 146, closely followed by another amateur, Gemma Allman from Stanmore, two shots further back.
Last year's winner, Alex Peters from Shifnal, was forced to settle for fourth place after rounds of 77 and 71.
Sophie Mills, playing off 2, had a hole in one at the 14th.
This event is now coupled with the Hampshire Rose taking place at North Hants Golf Club on April 9th. Those competitors who compete in the 72 hole Gold Rose will be eligible for World Amateur Golf Ranking Points.
In 2018 the Gold Cup will take place on Saturday April 14th.
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