An Irish cop who lost most of his sight in 9/11 attacks becomes a top golfer

He spared no thought for his safety during 9/11 and its harrowing aftermath, a recovery effort which cost him his eyesight, but taking part in the Blind US Open Golf Championship was a whole different story for former Irish cop Paul McCormack

An Irish cop who lost most of his sight in 9/11 attacks becomes a top golfer

An Irish cop who lost most of his sight in the 9/11 atrocity has become a top golfer.

Paul McCormack’s life changed forever when he answered the call to the Twin Towers in New York on September 11, 2001.

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