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Sexy Sophie bares all - for golf!

Italian golf star reveals her new calendar which should raise the temperatoure on Tour.

Posted: 17 December 2004
by Golfmagic correspondent

Sophie in sexy pose for her calendar

Sophie Sandolo, 28-year-old Italian golf professional, aims to raise her profile – not to mention the temperatures of her greatest fans - by releasing a sexy calendar.

Already recognised for her stunning looks and fashions on the course, as well as an excellent golf game that has earned her six top ten finishes in 68 appearances on the Robe di Kappa Ladies European Tour, she aims to shed new light on her career.

"Golf needs visibility, glamour and a new image," she says. "I’ve tried to make my small contribution opening a new way that could bring more notoriety to the sport I play and I love so much. That’s why I accepted the opportunity to pose for a sexy calendar.

"It represents my love for golf, my desire for freedom with a touch of flirtation. I’m instinctively attracted by fashion, elegance and glamour."

Sophie dressed for action (Pic by Beth Cutler)

Born in Nice but of Italian parents, Sophie had a brilliant amateur career and gained her card to play the Ladies European Tour at the end of 1999. In five years she has 20 top 20 finishes, including a second place in the 2003 Spanish Open, and nine in the Australian Open earlier this year.

The blonde-haired green-eyed graduate of UCLA who gained a degree in marketing represents the prestigious Italian fashion companies Gruppo La Perla, Conte of Florence and Luciano Barbera.

Billed as "explosive and sexy", the Sandolo calendar is daring, yet tastefully photographed, though the nude front cover is sure to divide opinions among the golf community.

In Italy, the media has received it warmly and Sophie is already in demand for photo shoots and interviews. She will be appearing on TalkSport’s Golf Show on Sunday night.

Tell us what you think of the image portrayed on behalf of the Ladies European Tour. Over the top or merely titillating? In bad taste or good for golf?

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JimP (7.5)

Is she preparing to go into politics
Posted: 17/12/2004 14:34

Happy Gil "More"

She can hang on my wall,anyday,Ti amo Sophie.
Posted: 17/12/2004 14:36

Joey the Beggar Boy

And they are on sale where? (Not that her in doors will buy me one).
Posted: 17/12/2004 15:01

Mc Alan

Interesting. Is women's golf about to go down the same road as women's tennis, where it's not the best players that earn the most money, but those with the best looks / best figure / scantiest clothes ?
Posted: 17/12/2004 15:34

Ian

Hopefully yes.......

.............now I'm for it!
Posted: 17/12/2004 15:37

Nick Cook

Joey's right - where can we get one? Come on - spill the beans GOLFmagic!!
Posted: 17/12/2004 15:41

Martin Park

I'll keep you all posted when I know and have seen/approved more!!

I think the calendar will be on sale early January - watch this space - I'm sure Bob will let you know!

MP
Posted: 17/12/2004 15:55

Ian

I was waiting for Parky to appear!

Posted: 17/12/2004 16:11

Bob Warters

I have been in touch with her agent Maurizio today (and he forwarded another wicked image from the calendar - using a golf bag - which I'm not allowed to publicise! Sorry)

Apparently he hasn't quite finalised the distribution rights for the UK but will advise as soon as it's all clear. Cost will be equivalent of ten euro (about £7).

Now hang in there and I'll let you know as soon as i have some news. ED
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:13

Nick Cook

Perhaps he'll send you some for competition prizes!!!
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:21

Ian

Multa bella!
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:22

Lionel Irons

Pasta forno!
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:33

Hacker the Handsome

An image with a golf bag that cannot be used? The mind boggles!
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:36

Happy Gil "More"

Better than tit list.
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:45

Martin Park

If I get permission from our Board - I'll publish the "golf bag" picture - but you can't nick it!!

MP
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:45

Nick Cook

Hooray!!!!!!!
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:53

Mc Alan

Lionel - surely it's "pasta porno" ???
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:55

Lionel Irons

Nah! - they won't swallow that McA.

Certainly a bright chick, got a degree in Marketing. Now why doesn't that surprise me?
Posted: 17/12/2004 16:58

Saint Jack

I have already bought the Natalie Gulbis 2005 calendar which is replacing Kylie this year.

I suspect Natalie's will be replaced as soon as I can get my hands on Sophie's!
Posted: 17/12/2004 17:16

Saint Jack

That should be Sophie's calendar to avoid any confusion!!!
Posted: 17/12/2004 17:17

Big Monkey

BBB de Ed ya sure do look after us ol boys, forcin yerself ta wade through dese mucky pics an censor dem for us. Work can be so hard sum times!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 17/12/2004 17:32

Happy Gil "More"

I can't believe that a calandar for 2005 isn't on general release yet as most have hit the stores months ago.
Posted: 17/12/2004 17:45

Paul W

laughable when you read the article on the home page - this is a cracking line :

"It represents my love for golf, my desire for freedom with a touch of flirtation. I’m instinctively attracted by fashion, elegance and glamour."

not about getting her rat out in 12 different photos and being paid for it then ?
Posted: 17/12/2004 19:42

Dave Moffat

a very cunning stunt
Posted: 17/12/2004 21:12

LGL (5)

There's no doubt that she looks great but I wonder how the other female players will react to her money making stunt using golf as a way into glamour modelling.
Posted: 17/12/2004 22:51

Mc Alan

I think a GM calendar is required, surely. I vote for Big Al with his red lippy as Miss January. I'll volunteer for Miss February, but it's definitely a "need bigger buns" situation.
Posted: 18/12/2004 01:28

Paul

Whoaaa, I'll have three please and probably best to have them laminated!!
Posted: 18/12/2004 09:37

Gerry van Ruud

Why's that Paul, in case you shank!
Posted: 18/12/2004 10:14

Bob Warters

Apologies for the misunderstanding about the extra image. Not pornographic at all - extremely tasteful in fact - it's just that only the cover was available for reproduction at this time. I'll let Martin and his LET ladies have the privilege of revealing it first when he clears it for copyright.

Have to admit I was a little worried at first about how the image might be received on GM but took the 'risque' and it seems to have been accepted in the manner we would expect from our members. ED

Posted: 18/12/2004 11:37

Big Kev

The GM calendar is already under way, see Show us your Equipment by Darryl pages 2&3. Jan, Feb & March are spoken for so you can have April McAlan. So far its Ladygolflover for Jan,Justgo for It for Feb & Big Al for March.Bumped.
Posted: 18/12/2004 12:36

Mc Alan

Cheers, Kev - you can have May, and then we'll find out if your moniker "Big" is ironic or justified.
Posted: 18/12/2004 18:27

Big Kev

I'll have a tee covering my modesty!
Posted: 18/12/2004 18:54

Dave Moffat

orange or silver castle tee Big Kev?
Posted: 18/12/2004 20:35

Marcus

Anyone know if Anna Rawson has a calendar? She is a hot prospect for the LPGA, and looking at the website, she seems to have been involved in an artcile titled, Promoting Women's Golf with sex. Maybe the requirements for the LPGA Q School aren't just based on ability to score!

www.annarawson.net
Posted: 19/12/2004 00:18

Lionel Irons

WHA ..............T!!!!!!!

*Just spilt my tea all over my silk dressing gown*
Posted: 19/12/2004 09:32

Lionel Irons

.. Marcus - don't do that to someone who's not expecting it.
Posted: 19/12/2004 09:33

Rodney Dean 2

Just seen the picture of that young gal lying there without a vest on. That's definately a "preferred lie". Unfortunately, these days, I can't remember why!
Posted: 19/12/2004 11:42

Secret Ace

good god anna is hot

wow what a babe.

Do we know if she made it on tour?
Posted: 20/12/2004 15:02

Wayne Franklin

Who gives a damm if she made it on Tour - give up golf and just produce calenders !!!
Posted: 20/12/2004 15:34

Mc Alan

All very tempting, but I think I'll wait for the Mianne Bagger Calendar.....
Posted: 20/12/2004 16:57

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