Professional golfer Grayson Murray passed away on Saturday morning, one day after withdrawing from a tournament citing “illness.” The two-time PGA Tour winner was just 30 years old.
“We are heartbroken to learn that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning and are heartbroken to share that news. There are no words to express it,” PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said. stated“The PGA Tour is like a family and when we lose a member of the family, it’s never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”
Monahan added: “We have reached out to Grayson’s parents to express our sincere condolences. In that conversation, they requested that Grayson continue to play in the tournament. They were adamant that this was his wish. Although it is difficult, we would like to respect their wishes.”
The day before his sudden death, Murray withdrew from the second round of the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge. Murray had played 16 holes in the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge before withdrawing due to “illness.”
Murray shot a 2-under 68 on Thursday but was 5-over in Friday’s round at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, when he withdrew due to illness with two holes to go.
No details have been released about Murray’s cause of death.
As a teenager, Murray was the top golfer of his age group, winning the Callaway Junior World Championship three years in a row.
At age 16, Murray became the second-youngest golfer ever to qualify on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Murray’s professional golf career began in 2015 and was an immediate success, winning the 2017 Barbasol Championship as a rookie at just 23 years old.
Murray won his second PGA Tour title this year at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Murray openly struggled with alcoholism.
“Yes, I was drinking during the week of the tournament,” Murray said after winning the Sony Open in January. CBS Sports“This was my outlet. I came here at 22 years old, won as a rookie, and when I won I played three days hungover so I thought I was invincible. The best and worst thing that’s ever happened to me is winning my rookie year, but at the same time I felt like I was invincible.”
Murray continued, “It’s taken me a long time to get to this point. I’m a different person now. If I hadn’t gotten sober eight months ago, I wouldn’t be in this position right now.”
He added: “I have to show that to people who don’t know me with my actions so they’ll be on Grayson’s side. My attitude is a lot better. I’m having a lot of fun now. I don’t live or die by golf shots anymore. I’m not going to sit here and say everything’s going to be glory and rosy, but it’s going to get a lot better.”
In January, Murray said he was planning to become sober from the start of 2023.
He really would do anything for anyone.
Tributes have poured in for the PGA golfer who passed away suddenly.
Murray’s caddie, Jay Green Golf Channel“Grayson was the absolute best. Not only was he an incredibly thoughtful and generous boss, but he also had an amazing friend. He would truly do anything for anyone. He had the most amazing family and my heart goes out to them. We will all miss him so much.”
PGA Golfer Bubba Watson Said“So sad to hear the news that Grayson Murray passed away today. Life is so fleeting… I just hugged you at the Masters and told you how proud I am of you. I am grateful to have known you. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. He will be missed.”
Luke Donald, British golfer stated“It’s really sad news that Grayson Murray has passed away. A few months ago he asked me for advice on how to play at Augusta. I met him last week at the PGA Championship and life is truly precious. My condolences to his whole family. May they rest in peace.”
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