Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWill CastleFriday 14 August 2026 10:32 BSTJessica Bang has died at the age of 18 (Women's NSW Open)Australian golf prodigy Jessica Bang has died at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand.Bang collapsed on 1 August and was rushed to hospital for emergency brain surgery, but passed away on Thursday following nearly two weeks in intensive care.The rising star had enjoyed a remarkable start to her professional career, securing her first professional victory in just her fifth start at the Ford Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event.The WPGA Tour of Australasia paid tribute to Bang, describing her as an outstanding young talent whose passing has deeply saddened the broader golfing community.A fundraiser created by her cousins to assist her parents with medical expenses has raised almost 50,000 Australian dollars (£26,000), with her family expressing gratitude and remembering her vibrant personality.In fullTeenage golf sensation dies after suffering brain haemorrhageMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in