The cause of death has been released for professional golfer Grayson Murray, who was found dead at his home on Saturday.
Murray was found dead at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 30 years old.
Police in Florida say a golfer died of carbon monoxide poisoning after his Land Rover’s exhaust emitted deadly fumes into his home. Daily Mail.
Authorities said a neighbor who heard a carbon monoxide alarm blaring for an extended period of time called police, who arrived at the home just before 11 a.m. Saturday.
Grayson Murray of the United States hits a shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky on May 16, 2024. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The golfer, who had been open about struggling with mental health issues, was reportedly found dead in his bedroom.
The troubled athlete’s parents confirmed on Sunday that their son had taken his own life.
“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone. It is surreal and a nightmare to have to admit this not only to ourselves but to the world,” Murray’s parents said in a statement released by the PGA Tour. “There are so many unanswered questions, but one: Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes – loved by us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, all of our extended family, friends, fellow players and, apparently, many of you reading this.”
“We are grateful for the overwhelming support we have received from the PGA Tour and the golf community at large. Life hasn’t always been easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he is now resting peacefully.”
Below is a statement from Grayson’s parents, Eric and Terry Murray.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide and Crisis Helpline at 988 or visit their website: https://t.co/j0traBx8ia. pic.twitter.com/wPsaYMrWrH
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 26, 2024
Murray caught the golfing world’s attention at an early age when he made his first cut on the developmental Korn Ferry Tour at just 16 years old, and went on to win three consecutive Junior World Championships from 2006-2008.
He turned professional in 2015 and has won twice on the PGA Tour, his first in 2017, and reached a career-high 46th in the world rankings this most recent season.
Murray’s caddie, Jay Green, said he was heartbroken by the death of his friend, adding: “He truly would have done anything for anyone. He had the best family and my heart goes out to them. We will all miss him deeply.”
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