15 August 2026
Jessica Bang, Australian professional golfer, dies at 18
An 18-year-old in her rookie season on the WPGA Tour of Australasia, who died in Bangkok. What her federation confirmed, and what remained unreported.
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An 18-year-old in her rookie season on the WPGA Tour of Australasia, who died in Bangkok. What her federation confirmed, and what remained unreported.
He learned the game at Garrison in Kingston, Ontario, and reached the PGA TOUR in 2011. A look back at a career built the long way round.
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