US Edition28-Year-Old Dies After Getting Struck by Lightning on Golf Course
HARDYSTON, NEW JERSEY, JUL 16 – Simon John Mariani, 28, was struck by lightning during a golf competition and died six days later, raising concerns about the effectiveness of warning systems at the course, officials said.
- On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Simon John Mariani was struck by lightning on the 15th hole at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hardyston, New Jersey during a golf competition.
- Crystal Springs Resort spokesperson said the storm developed rapidly catching the course off guard, adding that warning horns sounded to clear players.
- Fellow golfers and an off-duty firefighter administered CPR on the course, then he was taken by medical helicopter to a hospital.
- Mariani succumbed to his injuries on Monday, July 14, 2025, six days after the lightning strike.
- Golf safety experts warn that the incident highlights the need for clear, timely safety protocols on golf courses to prevent future tragedies and improve warning systems.
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