Jeremy Poincenot was just 19 when he learned he was going blind thanks to Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, a genetic optic-nerve disease. His father, Lionel, had bought him a new set of golf clubs for Christmas shortly before the diagnosis,…

Anyone who has three-putted before contemplating throwing their clubs away entirely knows that golf is a frustrating game. Frustrating, but fair. So fair, in fact, that the game “handicaps” amateurs to ensure a more level playing field across skill levels. …