Pro golfer Jessica Bang dies at 18 after brain hemorrhage in Thailand
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Key Points:
- Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old pro golfer, died on August 13 after suffering a brain hemorrhage during the KLPGA Tour’s International Qualifying Tournament in Thailand on August 1.
- She collapsed during the tournament and underwent emergency brain surgery at Synphaet Ramintra Hospital in Bangkok, where she was placed on life support before passing away.
- Bang’s family announced her death via a GoFundMe page, which was set up to cover her medical expenses and celebrates her passion and achievements in golf.
- The WPGA Tour of Australasia expressed condolences to Bang’s family and friends, highlighting the impact of her loss on the golf community.
- Bang had notable successes including a win in her fifth professional start at the 2026 Ford Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event and a victory at the Queensland Amateur.
