Australian golfer Jessica Bang has tragically passed away after she suffered a brain haemorrhage in Thailand.Bang, who was just 18 years of age, was in Bangkok to compete in the KLPGA Tour’s International Qualifying Tournament when the medical emergency occurred.Bang was in the infancy of her golf careerGoFundMeThe teen was rushed to Synphat Ramintra Hospital in Bangkok and immediately underwent emergency brain surgery after she collapsed on August 1.According to a fundraising appeal set up by Bang’s cousins, Summer and Amelia, the golf prodigy was on life support in intensive care.It was also said Bang’s family aimed to bring her back to Australia, where she would be surrounded by loved ones during her recovery.Tragically, she passed before that could eventuate.WPGA Tour of Australasia’s statement on Jessica Bang’s passing“The WPGA Tour of Australasia and the broader Australian golf community is deeply saddened by the passing of young Tour member Jessica Bang in Thailand,” a WPGA Tour of Australasia statement read.Bang was described as an ‘outstanding young talent who made a significant impression in her short time on the Tour’.The teen’s cousins also confirmed the devastating update on the GoFundMe page, which remains open and has raised just shy of $50,000 (£26,000) at the time of writing.“We are truly heartbroken by this news,” Summer and Amelia said.“However, we would like to continue to remember Jessica and celebrate her achievements, passion, and dedication to golf.“As her cousins, we will forever cherish the time and memories we shared with Jessica. Her sense of humour, together with her cheerful and vibrant personality, will always be remembered and treasured by our family.Bang was considered one of Australia’s best young golfersNSW Open“The funds we have raised will be given to her parents to help contribute towards her medical expenses.”Which event did Jessica Bang recently win?Bang’s passing comes months after she won the Ford Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event in Moss Vale, which was just her fifth professional start.A sensational final round of eight-under-par helped Bang win by five shots and set a new course record.Bang ultimately finished the event with a stunning score of 13-under.“I’m so happy, I can’t even put it into words,” Bang said following her victory.“It still doesn’t feel real yet. I did not expect this at all – big surprise.”The teen turned professional last November on the back of a solid amateur career where she claimed the Queensland Amateur title.