14 August 2026

Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at 18 after collapsing ahead of event

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Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at 18 after collapsing ahead of event

The rookie professional golfer had collapsed in Thailand on Aug. 1 as she was preparing for a tournament there.

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