Sutherland Brothers Steal the Show at Broadway Junior Open
Callum’s 68 Leads U18, Jack’s 70 Tops U14 After Round One
BROADWAY, Worcestershire - Sibling rivalry usually means fighting over the last biscuit. Not here. The Sutherland brothers are rewriting family bragging rights at the Broadway Junior Open, and the golf world has taken notice.
Sixteen-year-old Callum Sutherland fired a blistering 3-under-par 68 on Monday (July 27) to seize the U18 Boys division lead by one stroke over Harry Moore (69). Not to be outdone, 14-year-old Jack Sutherland posted a 2-under 70 to hold a two-shot advantage in the U14 Boys division. Together, they headline a field of 120 junior golfers from across the UK and Europe at Broadway Golf Club in Worcestershire.
The conditions? Near perfect - sunny skies with light winds (8-12 mph) turned the course into a runway for these rising stars. Callum’s round featured five birdies and just two bogeys, a masterclass in controlled aggression. “I stayed patient,” he said. “The greens are pure, but you have to read the subtle breaks. I got lucky on a few putts.” Meanwhile, Jack was steady as a rock - three birdies and one bogey - proving age is just a number when ice runs through your veins.
“It’s Special to Lead Alongside Jack” - Family Chemistry on Full Display
Here’s the kicker: the Sutherlands aren’t just leading their respective divisions - they’re doing it together. “We’ve been practicing together all summer,” Callum said in the July 27 press release. “It’s special to lead alongside Jack.” Jack, ever the stoic, added: “I just want to keep it steady tomorrow.”
The chemistry is real. They’ve been grinding at their home club since lockdowns ended, trading tips, sharing putters, pushing each other to the next level. “Jack hits it longer than I did at his age,” Callum admitted. “And he’s way better out of bunkers.” Jack shrugged it off: “Callum’s the one who taught me how to read the wind.”
With Get Sports Journals’ exclusive coverage of junior golf and the English Golf Union’s junior portal tracking every swing, fans eat this up. An estimated 150 spectators watched on site Monday, and the energy was electric - especially when the brothers walked off the 18th green together, arms around each other’s shoulders.
Second Round Live: Jack Tightens, Callum Extends
Callum Surges Three Clear With Back-to-Back Birdies (Holes 4 & 6)
Tuesday morning (July 28, 10:00 BST) and the drama is already cranking. Callum Sutherland picked up exactly where he left off, extending his U18 lead to three strokes through six holes. The damage? Back-to-back birdies on holes 4 and 6 - a 25-foot bomb on the par-3 4th and a tap-in on the reachable par-5 6th after a perfect lay-up.
“I’m just trying to stay in the moment,” Callum said between shots. “The rain is coming, so I’m making sure I’m ready for any conditions.” Forecasts call for light rain later today, which could scramble the leaderboard. Callum, though, thrives in the gloom - he grew up playing through English drizzle. At -3 for the round through six, he’s now 6-under total. Harry Moore, his closest challenger, has slipped to +1 after a bogey-bogey start.
Jack’s Bogey at 7 Puts Him in a Tie - Can He Rebound in the Rain?
Over in the U14 division, it’s a different story. Jack Sutherland stood on the 7th tee with a two-shot cushion when a wayward drive found the left rough and led to a bogey. Suddenly, he’s tied for the lead with 13-year-old Finn Barclay, who birdied the same hole.
“Jack’s got a short memory,” a spectator shouted from the ropes. “That’s the sign of a champion.” But the rain is closing in - dark clouds build to the west, and the wind has picked up. Jack, known for his tenacity, will need to dig deep. Follow the live leaderboard on Broadway Golf Club’s site to see if he can steady the ship. The second round will likely finish around 16:00 BST, with the final round scheduled for July 29.
More Than Trophies - Road to the English Boys Open
120 Juniors Battle for Exemptions, Not Prize Money
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about cash. The Broadway Junior Open offers zero prize money - it’s about pride, opportunity, and a golden ticket. Winners in each age division receive engraved trophies and exemptions into the 2027 English Boys Open Championship, one of the most prestigious junior events in the UK.
