Overview

• A 36-year-old golfer was struck by lightning just after 6 p.m. at Pinch Brook Golf Course in Florham Park and went into cardiac arrest.
• Bystanders, including a retired Morris County sheriff’s captain, provided immediate CPR until EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital.
• Police spokesperson Brian Ford praised the rapid lifesaving efforts by civilians and trained personnel on the scene.
• The August incident adds to a series of summer lightning strikes in New Jersey that have resulted in one death at Ballyowen Golf Course in early July and another at a Jackson Township archery range.
• Authorities and venue operators are reviewing storm-warning protocols and clearing procedures to prevent future outdoor lightning injuries.