NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough
Professional Golfer Jessica Bang Dies at 18
Jessica Bang, a rising Australian professional golfer, has passed away in a Bangkok hospital following a medical emergency. She collapsed while preparing for a tournament in Thailand and underwent emergency brain surgery before her death.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
The sports community is mourning the loss of a promising young athlete who had recently begun a successful professional career.
Key Facts
- Jessica Bang was an 18-year-old rookie professional golfer from Australia.
- She collapsed on August 1 while preparing for a tournament in Thailand.
- Bang had recently won the Women’s New South Wales Open Regional Qualifying Event in February.