former PGA Tour Winner Tragically Passes Away after ……Fans received some sad news out of the golf world today, when the PGA Tour announced that former two-time tournament champion Grayson Murray has tragically passed away at the age of 30.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan shared a heartfelt message about his death, saying that everyone was devastated to hear the news.
“We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words,” PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement. “The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.
Murray had been open about his battle with depression over the years and had sought treatment for his alcohol abuse. He had been sober for several months and recently expressed hope for the future.
“I wouldn’t trade anything,” Murray said after winning his second and final PGA Tour event, the 2024Sony Open in Hawaii, this past January. “I have a beautiful fiancée. I have beautiful parents. I have beautiful nephews, siblings. Everyone in my life right now who is close to me, who has been through the struggles with me, it’s all a team effort. I think this is just the start of something really special.”
He withdrew himself late on Friday during the second round at the Charles Schwab Challenge, citing an illness. Monahan reached out to Murray’s parents to offer his condolences and they told him to keep the tournament going.
“I reached out to Grayson’s parents to offer our deepest condolences, and during that conversation, they asked that we continue with tournament play,” Commissioner Monahan continued. “They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so. As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.”
The PGA will have grief counselors available to the golfers during the tournament in case anyone struggles with this tragedy.
Murray first made his debut at the age of 16, playing on the developmental Korn Ferry Tour. He was the second-youngest player to ever play on the tour. Murray won his first PGA Tour event in 2017 and won his second this year. Murray came in tied for 43rd at the PGA Championship last week and was hopeful of winning more down the line.
He will be missed greatly by the entire golf community and his death is truly a shock to us all. We offer our deepest condolences to Murray’s family and friends at this difficult time.