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Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage

Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage

Summary

Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old Australian golfer, died after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand. She had emergency brain surgery and spent nearly two weeks in intensive care before passing away.

Key Facts

  • Jessica Bang was 18 years old and a rising star in golf from Australia.
  • She turned professional at the end of 2025.
  • Bang won her first professional event in her fifth start earlier in 2026.
  • She collapsed before a tournament in Thailand on August 1.
  • Bang was taken to a hospital in Bangkok and had emergency brain surgery.
  • She remained in intensive care for almost two weeks before she died.
  • Bang recently qualified for her first full season in the WPGA Tour of Australasia.
  • Her family set up a GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses.
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