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Jeremy Poincenot

Jeremy Poincenot is a San Diego native, who attended San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas, then San Diego State University. During his sophomore year at SDSU, Jeremy suddenly lost his central vision due to a rare genetic disorder called LHON, rendering him legally blind. Jeremy is now an inspirational speaker, performance coach and workshop facilitator, traveling the globe sharing his story to inspire others by providing perspective and helping people see the power of interdependence. With his dad as his guide, Jeremy competes in blind golf tournaments around the world. He has three world and eight national Blind Golf Championship wins to date.

Jeremy’s dad, Lio, lining him up to hit a shot on the golf course. (Charlie Neuman / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Opinion: My guide, my caddy, my teammate – my dad

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Poincenot is an inspirational speaker and lives in Carlsbad. As I was growing up, I was an athlete. I loved sports. My favorite sport was golf. My dad and...

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I lost my sight at age 19. Here’s why I wouldn’t ask for it back, even if I could.

November 24, 2022 at 1:59 a.m.

Poincenot is an inspirational speaker and blind golf champion. He lives in Carlsbad.It was 14 years ago.I was a 19-year-old sophomore at San Diego State University and living the dream....

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How becoming a dad is similar to going blind

September 17, 2021 at 4:28 p.m.

Poincenot is an inspirational speaker and blind golf champion. He lives in Carlsbad.Your initial reaction to this headline was probably, “What’s this guy talking about?!”I don’t mean it in a negative...

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having your first child? Imagine doing it in a pandemic.

December 30, 2020 at 6:08 p.m.

I it like it was yesterday. It was Super Tuesday, March 3. Joe Biden was going to be the Democratic candidate for president. Because of a rare genetic disorder,...

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We need more people like my friend Chris. Here’s what he’s done during this pandemic.

November 30, 2020 at 8:39 p.m.

In early March my wife, Ellen, and I learned the great news that she was pregnant. We went through all the emotions that go along with it — excitement, jubilation,...

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What Chadwick Boseman’s ing should teach us all

September 19, 2020 at 3:36 a.m.

2020 has been a rough year.I know. I know. That’s the understatement of the century.I was extremely saddened to hear about the ing of actor Chadwick Boseman on Friday, Aug....

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What if we celebrate independence too much?

July 17, 2020 at 12:48 a.m.

Growing up, we celebrate gaining our independence. We want to be free from needing others, and want to achieve independence.We watch movies and TV shows in which superheroes save the...

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Why you’re allowed to visit the ‘Poor Me’ house but you’re not allowed to move in

June 18, 2020 at 7:36 p.m.

We're all dealing with a time of uncertainty, and it's easy to feel a wide range of emotions such as fear, frustration and denial.Eleven years ago, when I was a...