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Rising Australian Golfer Jessica Bang Dies After Brain Hemorrhage in Thailand
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Tragedy strikes the golfing world as 18-year-old Australian prospect Jessica Bang passes away following a sudden medical emergency in Bangkok.
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Jessica Bang wins the NSW Regional Championship in February.
Jessica Bang travels to Bangkok, Thailand to prepare for a competition.
On August 1, Jessica suffers a severe brain hemorrhage and collapses.
She undergoes emergency brain surgery at Synphaet Ramintra Hospital and enters a coma in the ICU.
Her family launches a GoFundMe campaign for medical costs.
Jessica Bang passes away in Thailand.
The WPGA Tour of Australasia issues an official statement confirming her death.
Who & What's Involved
Jessica BangWPGA Tour of AustralasiaSynphaet Ramintra HospitalGoFundMeNSW Regional Championship
Topics
Professional GolfMedical EmergencyBrain HemorrhageAustralian AthletesTragedy
Locations
Bangkok, ThailandAustraliaNew South Wales