Australian Golfer Jessica Bang Dies at 18

Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang, 18, has reportedly died after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand.

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By AUZZ Newsdesk (BBC Sport)

Published Friday 14 August 2026 at 7:00 am AEST 2 min read

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