Australian teen golfer Jessica Bang dies in Thailand
Teenage Australian golfer Jessica Bang has died in Thailand after suffering a brain haemorrhage in early August.
Australian teenage golfer Jessica Bang has passed away at the age of 18 in Thailand following a brain haemorrhage. On August 1, the 18-year-old collapsed and was immediately taken to Synphat Ramintra Hospital in Bangkok. The Women's Professional Golf Association of Australasia (WGPA) confirmed the tragic news in a statement released on Thursday night. The WGPA and the entire Australian golf community expressed their profound sorrow over the loss of the young Tour member Jessica Bang.
According to the statement, the community extends its deepest condolences to Jessica's family, friends, and all those who held her dear during this immensely difficult period. Bang had been in Thailand to participate in the International Qualifying Tournament for the Korean women's professional tour. At just her fifth professional appearance, Bang secured her maiden victory in February at the Women's NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event at Moss Vale, claiming the title by a margin of five strokes.
Her final round 65, a score of eight-under par, also set a new course record at Moss Vale Golf Club.
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