Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.
Australian teenage golfer Jessica Bang lost her life at the age of 18 due to a brain haemorrhage. The young star, who had already tasted success in her professional debut, was gearing up for a tournament in Thailand on August 1st when she fainted. She was promptly taken to a Bangkok hospital for emergency brain surgery. After a two-week stay in intensive care, Bang succumbed to her injuries on Thursday.
The WPGA Tour of Australasia, an organization that recognized Bang's exceptional talent, expressed their condolences to her family, friends, and the entire golf community. A GoFundMe page, initiated by Bang's cousins, highlighted their deep sorrow and stated that the collected funds would be directed towards her parents to alleviate the burden of medical expenses.
Bang made her rookie season debut in the WPGA last November, winning a regional event in February and securing her place in the NWS Women's Open on the Ladies European Tour, though she did not advance past the second round.
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