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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
28-year-old dies after getting struck by lightning on golf course
A man struck by lightning while golfing at a tournament in New Jersey on Tuesday July 8, his died from his injuries, according to information from his family and local authorities. Simon John Mariani, 28, was struck during a competition at the Ballyowen Golf Club, a Hardyston Township Police spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY on Wednesday, July 16. The club is at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, a borough in Sussex County near the New York state line and about an hour drive from New York City. According to his obituary, Mariani died on Monday, July 14. Mariani lived in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, about 30 miles southeast of the golf course. Health officials: 4 dead after contracting 'flesh-eating bacteria' in Florida this year Reports: Golfer's father performed CPR on golf course Brian Delia, who witnessed the lightning strike while golfing, told WABC-TV the victim was about 300 yards in front of him when the bolt struck him. "We got up to the 14th hole... we saw lightning off in the distance for at least a half an hour before that," Delia told the outlet. Delia said two golfers and the victim's father ran to perform CPR on him before he was taken off the course in a golf cart and then transported by medical helicopter to a hospital. When reached by USA TODAY on Wednesday, July 16, Michelle Abate, spokesperson for Crystal Springs Resort, declined to comment about the incident citing the family's request not to release information. But WPVI-TVI reported the resort released a statement after the incident saying, 'course personnel sounded warning horns to clear the course and that the golf course had been operating under normal conditions before the storm, which developed rapidly.' "The safety of our guests is one of our top priorities," Abate told the outlet. "Our primary concern right now is the well-being of the guest and his family." Preacher arrest: Alabama pastor accused of leaving 5-year-old alone in car to drink in bar Golfer had a 'zest for life' A 2019 University of Notre Dame graduate, Mariani was, "driven, dedicated, smart, likeable and exceptionally talented," according to his obituary. At the time of his death, the obituary says, he worked as an associate at MTS Health Partners in New York City. "Outside of his professional life, Simon embraced all things family and enjoyed painting, photography and baking," his family wrote, adding he loved the New York Yankees, New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Jets, his college alma mater's football team and the Manchester United Football Club. "Simon's love for his family, career, the outdoors and sports reflected his zest for life," his obituary reads. "Simon had the heart of a Champion." Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Man struck by lightning at New Jersey golf course dies Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
5 days ago
- Climate
- Fox News
Man dies after being struck by lightning at New Jersey golf course: report
A 28-year-old man reportedly died from his injuries this week after being struck by lightning while participating in a golf tournament in New Jersey. Simon John Mariani — a resident of suburban Franklin Lakes in New Jersey — was struck while playing the 15th hole at the Ballyowen Golf Course on July 8. He died "unexpectedly" on Monday, the New York Post reported, citing an online obituary. Brian Delia, a fellow golfer who reportedly witnessed the lightning strike around 300 yards in front of him, said Mariani was taking part in an all-day golf tournament when storms rolled in. Delia filmed the cloudy sky shortly before the incident, according to ABC 7. "I started filming, and he was right in front of me, and all of a sudden the lightning strikes, and I ended the video recording, and we immediately just started heading back to the clubhouse," Delia said. Following the lightning strike, Mariani's father provided mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and other golfers gave him CPR while they waited for authorities to arrive. The 28-year-old was then taken to the hospital, ABC 7 reported. Crystal Springs Resort — which operates the 250-acre golf course — said the stormy conditions developed quickly that day, and that staff sounded an alarm to warn golfers to seek shelter from the weather. However, Delia said his group did not hear an alarm, according to the New York Post. "Last week, the family specifically requested that no information be released about this incident," a spokesperson for Crystal Springs Resort told Fox News Digital in an email. "Out of respect for them, we continue to honor that request." Mariani had been working as an associate at MTS Health Partners in New York City at the time of the incident. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and economics and received his master's degree in finance from the same university in 2024, the New York Post reported. "Outside of his professional life, Simon embraced all things family and enjoyed painting, photography and baking," as noted in the obituary. "He also loved the outdoors, including the beach, boating, fishing, hiking, golfing and skiing." Mariani is survived by his parents and his two sisters. The news follows several other recent reports of deaths caused by lightning strikes. Olympic medalist Audun Groenvold died after being struck by lightning this past Saturday. Last month, Spencer Loalbo, a father of three in Texas, died after a lightning strike hit him while he was golfing.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Outrage as golfer, 28, dies from being struck by lightning after fellow player said warning alarm was too quiet
A golfer has died at 28 after being struck by lighting in a horrifying accident at a course in New Jersey - amid claims that players weren't properly warned about the dangerous weather. Simon John Mariani lost his life after being hit at the 15th hole of the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston on July 8 when a storm rolled in. After being rushed to hospital, his injuries saw him pass away on Monday, according to his obituary. But according to News 12 New Jersey, a fellow golfer that day said the alarm that course organizers sounded was far too quiet. 'It was like a small little bullhorn… it wasn't even that loud. I don't even think most people heard it,' Brian Delia was quoted as saying. 'We immediately just bolted off the course, ran into the clubhouse, and then that's when we saw the police coming.' Delia also told ABC 7: 'Nobody did say anything to us, we didn't hear any horns to get off the course at all. 'They started blowing the horns when we were back at the clubhouse and that was after the police were already out there.' Crystal Springs Resort, which operates the golf course, has been contacted by Daily Mail for comment. Before Mariani died from his injuries, the organization told News 12 last week: 'The safety of our guests is one of our top priorities. Our primary concern right now is the well-being of the guest and his family.' Ballyowen is widely regarded as one of the finest courses in New Jersey. Mariani was working as an associate at MTS Health Partners in New York at the time of his death. 'Driven, dedicated, smart, likeable and exceptionally talented, Simon was admired by colleagues for his intellect, integrity, teamwork, sense of humor and strong work ethic,' his obituary said.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crystal Springs Resort upgrades the TV experience for guests with SONIFI
LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests at the stunning Crystal Springs Resort now have an equally stunning in-room TV experience thanks to the property's longtime technology partner SONIFI. Located just an hour outside New York City, Crystal Springs Resort is a top travel destination for world-class golfing, luxurious spa treatments, culinary delights and unforgettable events. The property has used SONIFI's interactive TV platform in their guest rooms for many years; when they saw the company's newest platform, though, they knew the modern look, convenient features and revenue-driving opportunities would be an update worth making. Since the resort already had the room equipment and headend system set up on site, SONIFI simplified the process by using its latest deployment option, Headend Interactive, to upgrade the in-room experience. "Crystal Springs Resort was a perfect candidate for this interactive TV headend deployment," said Roy Kosuge, SONIFI's Chief Operating Officer. "Using their existing TVs, remotes and RF infrastructure, we were able to improve their guest engagement platform without the need for room visits or rewiring." With the new interactive platform, Crystal Springs Resort welcome guests with a scene-setting video that automatically plays when the TV turns on. They're also able to use the system's features to promote all the resort has to offer. With customizable videos, guest messages, digital guidebooks and main menu highlights, guests get a closer look at amenities and enticing offers for the resort's revenue centers. "We have so much we want guests to know about, whether it's our six top-rated golf courses, award-winning spas, 10 unforgettable dining options, multiple wedding and event venues, or guest services available at each of the two hotels on site," said Larry Slonaker, Chief Information Officer at Crystal Springs Resort. "This updated system from SONIFI lets us showcase all of it in a way our guests are really responding to, and with Headend Interactive, it was very affordable with minimal impact during install." The interactive TV also gives guests easy access to their favorite entertainment like live TV programming from DIRECTV, secure streaming from thousands of apps with STAYCAST, and premium on-demand content. "Guests at Crystal Springs Resort have high expectations for their experience there," Kosuge said. "The resort delivers on every level, and we're proud to have SONIFI be part of that, too." About SONIFISONIFI is the largest guest technology provider in hospitality, deployed in more than a million rooms across 5,000 properties around the world. Global brands, ownership and management groups, and hotels of all chain scales trust SONIFI to deliver the best experiences with Wi-Fi, interactive TV, streaming, in-room entertainment and telephony services. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SONIFI Solutions
