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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Will Castle

Jessica Bang: Australian golf prodigy dies aged 18 after collapsing in Thailand

  • Australian golf prodigy Jessica Bang has died at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand.
  • Bang collapsed on 1 August and was rushed to hospital for emergency brain surgery, but passed away on Thursday following nearly two weeks in intensive care.
  • The rising star had enjoyed a remarkable start to her professional career, securing her first professional victory in just her fifth start at the Ford Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event.
  • The WPGA Tour of Australasia paid tribute to Bang, describing her as an outstanding young talent whose passing has deeply saddened the broader golfing community.
  • A fundraiser created by her cousins to assist her parents with medical expenses has raised almost 50,000 Australian dollars (£26,000), with her family expressing gratitude and remembering her vibrant personality.

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Teenage golf sensation dies after suffering brain haemorrhage

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