Golfer Simon John Mariani, who was struck by lightning while playing on a course in New Jersey last week, has died, according to his family.

Simon Mariani died July 14, his obituary says. He was described as "driven, dedicated, smart, likeable and exceptionally talented."

Prayers are pouring in after a golfer was struck and killed by a lightning strike at just 28 years old. Simon John Mariani was playing golf at the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hamburg, New Jersey. On the 15th hole,