Golfer, 28, dies after being struck by lightning while playing on course in New Jersey

A golfer who was struck by lightning whereas taking part in on a course in New Jersey final week has died, in line with his household.

Simon John Mariani, 28, was taking part in on the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hamburg on July 8 when he was struck by a bolt of lightning on the fifteenth gap, officers mentioned. Mariani “unexpectedly” died on Monday, in line with an obituary the household launched on the web site of the funeral residence dealing with preparations.

Mariani was collaborating in an all-day Iron Man golf competitors when he was struck by the bolt of lightning, Brian Delia, a fellow golfer who witnessed the strike, informed ABC New York station WABC final week.

Delia — who didn’t know Mariani — captured the stormy clouds on digital camera whereas on the 14th gap and ran to the clubhouse for security as soon as the lightning struck.

Earlier than authorities arrived on the scene, Delia mentioned Mariani’s father — whom he had been taking part in with — was administering mouth-to-mouth whereas different golfers had been offering CPR.

The Hardyston Police Division mentioned they acquired a 911 name at roughly 1:53 p.m. that day, and as soon as on the scene they “offered care to the sufferer till paramedics arrived.”

Mariani was taken to the hospital by medevac for additional remedy, officers mentioned final week.

The 28-year-old was working as an affiliate at MTS Well being Companions in New York Metropolis and was described as “pushed, devoted, sensible” and “exceptionally proficient,” his obituary learn.

He “embraced all issues household,” beloved Taylor Swift and had the “coronary heart of a Champion,” in line with his obituary. Mariani is survived by his dad and mom, two sisters and “many cherished members of the family and associates who will without end maintain his reminiscence near their hearts,” the obituary learn.

Funeral providers for Mariani are scheduled for Friday, in line with the obituary.