Luke Donald and Bubba Watson pay tribute to Grayson Murray after the PGA golfer’s sudden death at the age of 30… just 24 hours after withdrawing from this week’s event in Texas due to ” disease “.
- Golf mourns the loss of Grayson Murray after his sad passing at the age of 30
- Several tributes paid to the American on social networks after his death
- Luke Donald, Bubba Watson and Damon Hack all offer condolences
Some of golf’s biggest names have taken to social media to pay tribute to Grayson Murray following the 30-year-old’s sudden death.
The PGA Tour announced the sad death of the American on Saturday, 24 hours after his withdrawal towards the end of his second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas.
Murray told his playing partners at the time that he was not feeling well, but no cause of death has been confirmed.
The world number 58 leaves behind his fiancée, Christiana. The couple was set to marry in spring 2024.
Upon the sad news, several golfers came to X to pay their respects to Murray, including Luke Donald, Bubba Watson and Justin Thomas.
Tributes paid to Grayson Murray after news of his death
Murray was set to marry his fiancée Christina this year before her sad passing on Saturday.
Luke Donald shared how devastated he was to hear the news of Grayson Murray’s death
In his post, Donald revealed he spoke to Murray a few months ago when he was looking for advice on Augusta and paid tribute to the golfer.
He wrote: “Truly devastating news: the passing of Grayson Murray.
“He asked me for advice on how to play at Augusta a few months ago. Last week I saw him at the PGA Championship, life is really precious.
“My condolences and prayers to all of her family that she can find some peace.”
Fellow American Weston was equally devastated to hear the news and shared his tribute, posting: “Very sad to hear the news of Grayson Murray’s passing today.
“Life is so fragile…I was just hugging you at the Masters, telling you how proud I am of you. Thank you for knowing you.
“My deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. We will miss him.’
Another American, Justin Thomas, also shared his condolences and admitted he was speechless upon hearing the news of Murray’s passing.
Thomas wrote: “Speechless to hear about Grayson. Guy went through so many ups and downs to get to where he was.
“I suffered so much for his family and loved ones. My condolences and my most sincere sympathies.
Bubba Watson remembers hugging Murray a few weeks ago as he paid tribute to his compatriot
Big names from the golf world shared their tributes to Murray on social media
There were also memories of a young Murray from broadcaster Damon Hack, who watched him as a 17-year-old golfer who dreamed of making it on the PGA Tour.
Post a photo of Murray and post this message: “Walked nine with 17-year-old Grayson Murray and 16-year-old Jordan Spieth at the 2010 Thunderbirds.”
” So funny. @ToddBigPhoto captured this photo of two confident kids who dreamed of competing on the PGA Tour. Still one of my favorite photos and always will be. RIP Grayson. ‘
Murray turned professional in 2015 before winning twice on the PGA Tour, capturing his first title in 2017 at the Barbasol Championship, when he was just 24 years old. His second and final title came in January in Hawaii.
