Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old Australian golfer, has died following a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand. The promising young talent collapsed before the event and was rushed into emergency brain surgery, spending nearly two weeks in intensive care before her death.
Bang had recently turned professional in 2025 and had already achieved significant success at the start of her career, winning her first professional event early in her tenure on tour. Her sudden collapse and subsequent medical emergency shocked the Australian golf community and beyond.
Tributes from the Golf Community
The WPGA Tour of Australasia released a statement expressing the sport’s collective grief. “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,” the organisation said.
Support for Family
A GoFundMe campaign was established to help offset the substantial medical expenses incurred during Bang’s emergency treatment and extended hospitalisation in Thailand. The fundraising effort represents the golf community’s desire to support her family during this devastating period.