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 lost her life in Thailand at the age of 18 due to a brain haemorrhage. On August 1, she suddenly collapsed, prompting immediate medical attention at Synphat Ramintra Hospital in Bangkok. The WGPA of Australasia confirmed her passing on Thursday, providing a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the promising young athlete.
The WPGA Tour of Australasia, alongside the wider Australian golf community, mourns the loss of Jessica Bang, whose thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all those who cherished her during this profoundly difficult period.
Bang was in Thailand to participate in the International Qualifying Tournament for the Korean women's professional golf tour. At just 18 years old and in her fifth professional start, she had achieved her first victory in February. This win came at the Women's NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event at Moss Vale, where she triumphed by an impressive five shots, including an eight-under final round of 65 that set a new course record at Moss Vale Golf Club, as reported by Australian Golf Digest.
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