Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage

BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsClose menu BBC SportMenuHomeFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby UTennisGolfCyclingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandQuizzesNews FeedsHelp & FAQsGolfLeaderboardsCalendarRising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage Image source, Women's NSW OpenImage caption, Jessica Bang turned professional at the end of 2025 Jessica Bang, a promising Australian golfer, has died at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Bang, who won her first professional event in just her fifth start earlier this year, was preparing for a tournament in Thailand on 1 August when she collapsed. She was rushed to a hospital in Bangkok and had emergency brain surgery. After being in intensive care for nearly two weeks, she died on Thursday. The WPGA Tour of Australasia said Bang, who turned professional at the end of 2025, was an "outstanding young talent". "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," a statement read. Writing on a GoFundMe page that was set up by Bang's cousins after her collapse, family members said: "We are truly heartbroken by this news. "The funds we have raised will be given to her parents to help contribute towards her medical expenses." Bang qualified to start her rookie season in the WPGA last November. She shot a final-round 65 to win a regional qualifying event in February to reach the NWS Women's Open on the Ladies European Tour, where she missed the cut. ShortsPreviousNext0:28Is there a deadline on Man City for Fernandez transfer? 00:00:28, play videoIs there a deadline on Man City for Fernandez transfer?0:55Four bargain picks for your FPL team. 00:00:55, play videoFour bargain picks for your FPL team1:09Could athletics' oldest world record finally be broken? 00:01:09, play videoCould athletics' oldest world record finally be broken?0:52The BIG change to the Championship play-offs this season. 00:00:52, play videoThe BIG change to the Championship play-offs this season0:46Do you know these players' real names? 00:00:46, play videoDo you know these players' real names?0:43Business as usual amid U20 Women's World Cup boycott threat. 00:00:43, play videoBusiness as usual amid U20 Women's World Cup boycott threat0:39Carrick on Rashford's return to Man Utd. 00:00:39, play videoCarrick on Rashford's return to Man Utd0:50Skipping championships 'ruins the sport' - Ingebrigtsen criticises Kerr. 00:00:50, play videoSkipping championships 'ruins the sport' - Ingebrigtsen criticises KerrTop storiesA pivotal day for Chelsea, Man City and Fernandez - what's going on? Live. Arteta news conference: 'Certain players probably have to move' Puzzle lovers: Here are more clues about Ludwig's next conundrums How Dennis Amiss revolutionised cricket pitch safety in 1977 'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets analysed English wins Ireland's first men's gold in 800m VideoEnglish wins Ireland's first men's gold in 800m 'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold. Video'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold 'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat 'I'd never watched the Olympics' - Evans on gymnastics fame A coup for Bezos and a windfall for FSG - where does deal leave Liverpool? The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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