Nong Leng, a 15-year-old golfer, died on Monday morning after succumbing to severe injuries sustained in a lightning strike on a golf course in Thailand. A 31-year-old man was also seriously injured in the incident.
The incident occurred on Sunday as play continued despite the storm. According to Thai media, lightning struck the course and the girl collapsed unconscious, showing no signs of life. Rescue teams intervened immediately and managed to revive her using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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The teenager was initially taken to a nearby hospital but was later transferred to another because of her critical condition. About an hour after the strike, she suffered a heart attack. Despite receiving medical care throughout the night, she died on Monday morning.
Her mother announced the news in a social media post, sharing some poignant words about her daughter. She said Nong Leng’s father was returning from abroad to say his final goodbye.
Nong Leng was a promising young golfer in Thailand. She was a member of the Thailand Junior Golf Association and had competed in several junior tournaments. In 2026, she had won the Asian Junior Tour Championship.
