Rising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies in Thailand at 18
BANGKOK — 13 August 2026, Australian rising golf star Jessica Bang has died in Thailand at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage and spending more than 10 days undergoing treatment. Bang, a promising Australian professional golfer, died in Thailand on 13 August, marking another tragic loss for the sporting world. According to […] The post Rising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies in…
Bangkok, 13 August 2026 - Promising Australian professional golfer Jessica Bang passed away at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage. She received over 10 days of treatment in Thailand following her sudden illness on 1 August. Bang had traveled to Thailand to prepare for an international qualifying event for the KLPGA Tour.
Her family initiated an online fundraising campaign to bring her back to Australia for further treatment, but she passed away peacefully on 13 August. The WPGA Tour of Australasia expressed deep sorrow over her death, stating that the golf community is profoundly saddened by the loss of the talented young golfer. Bang had made a strong impression on the tour, winning the regional qualifying event for the Ford Women's NSW Open in February.
She secured her tour card through Q-School after a remarkable amateur career. Tributes poured in from the WPGA Tour of Australasia, the Australian golf community, and Bang's family, friends, and loved ones.
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