Professional golfer and PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at the age of 30, according to PGA officials.
“We were devastated to learn – and we are heartbroken to announce – that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning,” PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement, adding : “I’m at a loss for words.”
Murray’s death comes a day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday, citing illness, according to ESPN.
Murray’s cause of death is unknown at this time.
Monahan noted that the Charles Schwab Challenge would continue as planned and that he was in contact with Murray’s parents.
Grayson Murray plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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“I reached out to Grayson’s parents to offer our deepest condolences, and during that conversation, they requested that we continue with the tournament,” Commissioner Monahan continued. “They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do this. As difficult as it may be, we want to respect their wishes.”
Murray’s career in professional golf has been distinguished by several major titles, since becoming the second youngest player to compete on the Korn Ferry Tour at age 16.
He won his second PGA Tour title at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii after winning the 2017 Barbasol Championship.
Murray reached a career-high ranking of 46th in the Official World Golf Rankings following his victory in Hawaii.
Murray has spoken openly about his past battle with alcoholism and depression, saying in January that he has been sober since early 2023.
“The PGA Tour is a family, and when you lose a family member, you are never the same,” Monahan said in a statement Saturday. “We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”
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