Australian golfer, 18, passes away in Thailand after brain haemorrhage while preparing for tournament
She had won her first professional event at just her fifth start.
Australian 18-year-old golfer Jessica Bang has passed away in Thailand due to a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament. According to a GoFundMe page created by her cousins, Bang collapsed on August 1 during her preparations for the International Qualifying Tournament for the Korean women's professional tour. She was set to compete in the event in Bangkok.
Bang had recently claimed her first professional victory at her fifth start in February 2026, earning her the nickname "Rookie Bang." Her family and friends are in deep mourning, with the Australian golf community expressing its sorrow over her untimely death. The WPGA Tour of Australasia, which she joined through Qualifying School at the end of 2025 following a remarkable amateur career, has also conveyed its condolences and offered support to Bang's loved ones.
As of the latest update, a total of AUD$48,423 has been raised for her parents to cover her medical expenses.
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