Archive · 13 Aug 2026

Teenage Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies in Bangkok aged 18

Teenage Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies in Bangkok aged 18

Jessica Bang was an 18-year-old golf player from Australia.

She traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to get ready for a golf tournament.

One day she suddenly collapsed and was taken to a hospital.

Doctors found bleeding in her brain and did emergency surgery.

She stayed in the hospital, but sadly she passed away with her family beside her.

Jessica was known as "Rookie Bang" in the golf world.

She had just won her first professional golf tournament earlier that year.

People who love golf in Australia were very sad and shared kind messages about her.

Her family started a fundraiser to help bring her home, and people donated more than $35,000.

Jessica will be remembered for her kindness and her love of golf.

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