Seamus Bogan isn't afraid to admit that he feels a wide range of emotions when he's on the golf course.
There are times when the Morehead State sophomore is locked in and playing at a high level, and then there are situations where he's struggling and not sure what to do next.
That's the nature of the sport, though. It's the reality of being a Division I golfer.
He's learned how to control what he can and focus on the things he can't.
"I try to treat every tournament as equal, but there are some that mean a little more," Bogan said. "I prepare for those by putting in the amount of work that I know will get me ready to play my best."
Bogan has high expectations for himself. He doesn't get caught up in what other players are doing or how they're performing. He judges himself solely on what he does on the course.
As a kid, he always dreamt of being a DI golfer. He wanted to play in big-time tournaments and against the best in the nation.
He's doing all of that now, and he's not taking it for granted.
"My dad has always been the most important person in my life," he said. "He started teaching me golf as soon as I could walk and has always been there if I have any questions I can't get an answer to."
Bogan's father is his biggest role model and has provided an immense amount of support and guidance throughout his golf career.
He's the one who always told Bogan that talent can only take you so far. Hard work and dedication are what will separate him from the rest.
The best players in the world are the ones who are committed to perfecting their craft. Bogan took that advice to heart.
He knows he'll be better off in the long run if he can learn to trust his instincts and believe in himself.
"I usually settle into the round by the fourth or fifth hole, so however my game is feeling by then is usually what I stick with for the day," Bogan said.
It's all about staying focused and not overanalyzing things. He wants to be as consistent as possible and not get too high or too low.
That's the mindset he takes into every round, especially in a high-pressure tournament.
He's not going to let the moment get the best of him. He's been preparing for this his whole life.
"I know I've put in the work to be here, so I just want to go out and play my game," Bogan said. "I just have to stay relaxed and trust the process."
If he could have a walk-up song for golf, it'd be "Hells Bells" by AC/DC. It was always his walk-up song when he played baseball.
"The beginning of the song is so good for a first tee shot," Bogan said.
In this sport, the beginning sets the tone, but the ending writes the scorecard.
