WPGA mourns rising golfer Jessica Bang, 18, after brain hemorrhage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old golfer from Australia, died after suffering a brain hemorrhage. She collapsed on August 1 in Bangkok during the KLPGA Tour’s International Qualifying Tournament and underwent emergency brain surgery. Despite family efforts to raise funds for her medical expenses, she passed away on August 13. The WPGA Tour of Australasia and the local golf community have expressed their sorrow over her untimely death and remembered her as a promising athlete with immense potential.
- •Bang collapsed while competing in Bangkok on August 1.
- •She was on life support after emergency brain surgery.
- •The WPGA released a statement expressing condolences.
- •Her family and friends remembered her vibrant personality.
- •Bang turned professional in November 2025 and won a tournament in February 2026.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Jessica Bang Cause of Death: WPGA Mourns Rising Golf Star, 18
"Rising golf star Jessica Bang died at 18 after a medical emergency in Bangkok. The WPGA issued a statement as new details emerged. The post Jessica Bang Cause of Death: WPGA Mourns Rising Golf Star, 18 appeared first on HEAVY.
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