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Rising Golf Star Jessica Bang Dead At 18 After Brain Hemorrhage While Playing In Thailand Tournament

Rising WPGA Tour rookie collapsed during qualifying event preparation and passed away after emergency surgery.

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Rising Golf Star Jessica Bang Dead At 18 After Brain Hemorrhage While Playing In Thailand Tournament
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What to know

  • Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old Australian professional golfer, died on August 13 from a brain hemorrhage after collapsing on August 1 in Thailand.
  • Bang was preparing for the KLPGA Tour's International Qualifying Tournament and had just qualified for her rookie WPGA/KLPGA season after winning a regional qualifying tournament in February.
  • Her family created a GoFundMe that raised nearly $36,000 AUD to cover medical expenses, with funds to be directed to her parents.

How it unfolded

  1. Event Jessica Bang dies at 7:20 a.m. local time

    Bang died in the early morning hours on Thursday, August 13 (local Bangkok time). Her cousins announced the death through an update on the GoFundMe page.

  2. Reaction WPGA Tour of Australasia and golf community respond

    The WPGA Tour of Australasia issued a statement expressing condolences to Bang's family and the broader Australian golf community.

    “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the WPGA Tour of Australasia and the broader Australian golf community are with Jessica's family, friends and all those who knew and loved her at this incredibly difficult time.”

    WPGA Tour of Australasia · Newswires ↗
  3. Reaction Cousins share tribute and express gratitude

    Bang's cousins released a statement celebrating her achievements, personality, and dedication to golf, and confirmed that raised funds would go to her parents for medical expenses.

    “We are truly heartbroken by this news. However, we would like to continue to remember Jessica and celebrate her achievements, passion, and dedication to golf.”

    Jessica Bang's cousins · Newswires ↗
  4. 12 days quiet
  5. Event Jessica Bang collapses in Thailand

    Bang collapsed while preparing for the KLPGA Tour's International Qualifying Tournament in Thailand and was rushed to Synphat Ramintra Hospital in Bangkok for emergency brain surgery.

  6. Event Bang placed on life support after surgery

    Following emergency brain surgery, Bang was placed on life support. Her cousins created a GoFundMe to help bring her back to Australia.

What people are saying verbatim

“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the WPGA Tour of Australasia and the broader Australian golf community are with Jessica's family, friends and all those who knew and loved her at this incredibly difficult time.”

WPGA Tour of Australasia, Professional golf organization · NY Post ↗

“We are truly heartbroken by this news. However, we would like to continue to remember Jessica and celebrate her achievements, passion, and dedication to golf.”

Jessica Bang's cousins, Family representatives · NY Post ↗

“As her cousins, we will forever cherish the time and memories we shared with Jessica. Her sense of humor, together with her cheerful and vibrant personality, will always be remembered and treasured by our family.”

Jessica Bang's cousins, Family representatives · NY Post ↗

“I'm so happy, I can't even put it into words.”

Jessica Bang, Golfer · NY Post ↗ · Jan 31

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  • Pro golfer Jessica Bang, 18, dies while preparing for tournament in Thailand https://www. cbsnews.com/news/jessica-bang- dies-golfer-age-18-brain-hemorrhage/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into World News @ world-news-CBSNews

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  • Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at 18 after collapsing ahead of event A generic shot of a golf ball on the green during the final round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Harding Park Golf Course on Nov. 7, 2010, in San Francisco. https://www. nbcdfw.com/news/sports/golf/au…

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