Athlete Showcase: Dowagiac’s David Brogan
Published 8:14 am Friday, April 8, 2016
David Brogan is a senior on the Dowagiac golf team.
What has been one of your greatest
accomplishments as an athlete?
DB: Being a two-sport all-conference winner.
What has been one of your biggest
disappointments as an athlete?
DB: Not making it to state, thus far.
What has been a hardship in your life?
DB: Losing my aunt and both grandfathers.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
DB: Both of my parents, because they gave me the chance to play for Dowagiac.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
DB: When I have a 3-foot putt for par.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
DB: Having to disqualify myself for having an incorrect score on a hole.
How do you tend to workout/train when by yourself?
DB: Go out and play nine holes or spend some more time on the practice green.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
DB: Lacrosse.
Who would you say is your “biggest fan?” Why?
DB: My parents and sister, because I know even when they’re not there, they’re still cheering me on.
How would you give away $50,000?
DB: I would give it to the less fortunate here in Dowagiac.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
DB: The Notre Dame lacrosse team.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
DB: Get a job.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
DB: Play in the rain with high winds.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
DB: You could ground your club in the bunker.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
DB: That I am the most honest player they had met.
What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?
DB: I had to disqualify myself. Absolutely.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
DB: A player hit a shot from the pine straw and around the tree and put the ball less than 10 feet from the hole.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
DB: Golf, because I’ve played since I was three.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
DB: Inquisitive.