18yo Golf Star Dies
Jessica Bang's promising career cut short after brain hemorrhage in Thailand at just 18
Australian teen golfer Jessica Bang has died at the age of 18 after suffering a brain hemorrhage in Thailand. She collapsed on August 1 while preparing for a tournament and died on Thursday after undergoing emergency brain surgery.
Jessica Bang was an emerging professional golfer who had made a significant impression in her short time on the tour. The WPGA Tour of Australasia called her an 'outstanding young talent' and said the Australian golf community is deeply saddened by her passing.
Bang had won her first professional event in just her fifth start, demonstrating her potential in the sport. She had qualified for the WPGA Tour through qualifying school at the end of last year and had recently won the Women's New South Wales Open Regional Qualifying Event in February.
A GoFundMe page was set up by Jessica Bang's cousins to help cover her medical expenses after she collapsed. The funds raised will be given to her parents to contribute towards her medical expenses. The WPGA Tour of Australasia said their thoughts and prayers are with Jessica's family, friends, and all those who knew and loved her at this difficult time.
## What happens next The golf community will likely continue to mourn the loss of Jessica Bang, who had shown great promise in her young career. The WPGA Tour of Australasia and the broader Australian golf community will be remembering her as an outstanding young talent who made a significant impression in her short time on the tour.
The cause of the brain hemorrhage that led to Jessica Bang's death has not been publicly disclosed by her family. The 18-year-old's death is a tragic loss for the golf community and her family, and she will be remembered for her achievements in the sport.
