Golfer Jessica Bang, 18, dies while preparing for tournament in Thailand
Jessica Bang collapsed on Aug. 1 as she was preparing in Thailand for a tournament and was transported to a hospital in Bangkok.
Australian golfer Jessica Bang, 18, passed away in a Thai hospital on Thursday after suffering a brain hemorrhage. The World Professional Golf Association (WPGA) Tour of Australasia confirmed her death. She collapsed on August 1 while preparing for a tournament in Thailand and was taken to a Bangkok hospital where she received emergency brain surgery.
The Australian golf community expressed their profound sorrow over the loss of the promising young talent. Bang was praised for her remarkable skills and charismatic personality, which left a lasting impression on those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her family and cousins, who set up a GoFundMe page, received over $50,000 AUD in support.
The young star had secured her spot on the tour through qualifying school and won the Women's New South Wales Open Regional Qualifying Event in February, just her fifth professional start. She was on the cusp of competing in the NWS Women's Open on the Ladies European Tour when her life was tragically cut short.
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