Australian teen golfer Jessica Bang dies in Thailand

Eighteen-year-old Australian golfer Jessica Bang has died in Thailand following a brain hemorrhage. Bang collapsed on August 1 and was immediately transported to Synphat Ramintra Hospital in Bangkok.

The WPGA Tour of Australasia confirmed Bang's passing in a statement released Thursday evening. "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," the statement read. "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the WPGA Tour of Australasia and the broader Australian golf community are with Jessica's family, friends and all those who knew and loved her at this incredibly difficult time."

Bang had traveled to Thailand to compete in the International Qualifying Tournament for the Korean women's professional tour. Earlier this year, in February, she secured her first professional victory at the Women's NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event at Moss Vale. Her win by five shots included a final-round 65, setting a new course record at Moss Vale Golf Club.

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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. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the WPGA Tour of Australasia and the broader Australian golf community are with Jessica's family, friends and all those who knew and loved her at this incredibly difficult time.