🚨 TRAG-IC FIRE MYSTERY — TWO PEOPLE DEAD AFTER SEPARATE HOUSE FIRES ERUPT JUST FOUR HOURS APART… AND THE TIMING IS NOW RAISING QUESTIONS
The 18-year-old had been on life support after suddenly collapsing on the eve of a tournament.
The heartbroken family of Australian golfer Jessica Bang have told 7NEWS she died in hospital in Thailand on Thursday morning.
The 18-year-old professional, who was considered a future star of the sport, was admitted to hospital in Bangkok after collapsing earlier this month.
Suffering a brain haemorrhage, Bang underwent emergency surgery and remained on life support but died with her family by her side.
Bang has relatives in Sydney and in South Korea who have been left devastated.
In a statement, Golf NSW said Bang will be “deeply missed”.
“Golf NSW is devastated to learn of the passing of Jessica Bang,” they said.
“It was at Moss Vale in February this year that Jessica claimed her first professional title, winning the 2026 Ford Women’s NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event, one of a number of Golf NSW events she played in this year.
“She was a talented golfer with a bright future ahead of her, and was well regarded for her kindness both on and off the course.
“Our thoughts are with Jessica’s family, friends, and everyone in the golfing community who had the privilege of knowing her or watching her play. She will be deeply missed.”
Bang is affectionately known as ‘Rookie Bang’.
At the start of this year, with her mother as her caddie, she won the Ford NSW Regional Championship in Moss Vale, NSW.
In the final round of that tournament she blasted an 8-under par 65, setting a new course record. The round included a whopping eight birdies and a sensational eagle.
She only turned pro in November in 2025 and that was her first victory on the professional circuit.
“I’m so happy, I can’t even put it into words,” she later said.
“It still doesn’t feel real yet. I did not expect this at all — big surprise.”
Bang’s family had created a GoFundMe in a bid to raise funds to help the family navigate the difficult situation.
SOURCE: https://7news.com.au/sport/golf/devastated-family-confirm-tragic-death-of-rising-aussie-golf-star-jessica-bang-c-22718950
