Professional golfer Grayson Murray died Saturday, PGA officials announced. The two-time PGA Tour winner was 30 years old.
“We were devastated to learn – and heartbroken to announce – that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan, in a press release. “The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a family member, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”
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Murray — citing illness — withdrew Friday during the second round of the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge, CBS Sports reported.
PGA officials said grief counselors will be available at all venues this week and will release more information as it becomes available.
Murray won his second PGA TOUR title at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii. He played golf at Wake Forest University, East Carolina University and Arizona State University before turning professional. He won his first title at the 2017 Barbasol Championship at the age of 23.
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