is also located near many excellent courses (including Wentworth and Sunningdale), coaches and major airports. Candidates must meet Wellington College's academic standard, demonstrate a high level of golfing ability with clear signs of potential and are selected on a case-by-case basis. To date, the Foundation has awarded five academic and golf scholarships. All the scholars are aged between 14 and 17, with handicaps ranging from three to plus-two. The Foundation's aim is to award eight to ten scholarships to individuals by 2011. Champions * Due to fog and poor visibility, the 2014 competition was reduced to 36 holes. Courses The Duke of York Young Champions Trophy used to be held at links courses across the UK. Dundonald Links and Royal Liverpool played host to the tournament four times. Participating countries As of 2014, 50 countries have participated in the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy. Notable past players Rory McIlroy: winner of the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2012 and 2014 PGA Championship and the 2014 Open Championship Ariya Jutanugarn: winner of the 2016 Women's British Open and the 2018 U.S. Women's Open Anna Nordqvist: winner of the 2009 LPGA Championship Matteo Manassero: winner of the 2009 British Amateur and the 2013 BMW PGA Championship Melissa Reid: winner of six Ladies European Tour events Pablo Martín: winner of three European Tour events, first amateur ever to win a European Tour event. Carly Booth: winner of two Ladies European Tour events Oliver Fisher: youngest ever Walker Cup player in 2005 Tom Lewis: Silver Medal winner at the 2011 Open Championship Laetitia Beck: Israeli champion, and gold medal winner in the 2009 and 2013 Maccabiah Games. References External links Duke of York Young Champions Trophy Official Website Junior golf tournaments Golf tournaments in the United Kingdom