Overview

• Simon John Mariani, 28, was struck by lightning near the 15th hole at Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston, New Jersey, on July 8 and died six days later.
• Golfer Brian Delia, who recorded the gathering storm and strike, says no evacuation siren sounded before the incident occurred.
• Ballyowen’s course manager maintains that an alarm was issued promptly when weather conditions deteriorated.
• The conflicting testimonies have intensified scrutiny of lightning safety protocols and storm-warning communications at golf courses.
• Mariani’s obituary describes him as an “exceptionally talented” associate at MTS Health Partners who is mourned by his parents, two sisters, and many friends.