Departures of note

Jessica Bang was a professional golfer born in South Korea who competed on the WPGA Tour of Australasia. She won in her fifth professional start, carding a final-round 65 at the 2026 Ford Women's NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event at Moss Vale to win by five strokes and set a course record. She also won the Queensland Amateur, establishing herself as a rising talent in the sport.

Bang collapsed during the KLPGA Tour's International Qualifying Tournament in Thailand on August 1, 2026, and underwent emergency brain surgery at Synphaet Ramintra Hospital in Bangkok. She was placed on life support following the surgery and died on August 13, 2026, at age 18. Her family and the broader Australian golf community mourned her passing, remembering her passion, dedication, and vibrant personality.