Might 18: American Grayson Murray tees off on the twelfth gap throughout the third spherical of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Membership on Might 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photograph by David Cannon/Getty Pictures)
(Photograph by David Cannon/Getty Pictures)
Two-time PGA Tour champion Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, at some point after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Cup Problem at Colonial.
There are presently no particulars in regards to the circumstances of his demise, solely that the PGA Tour and his administration group are shocked and saddened.
“I am speechless,” PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan stated. “The PGA Tour is a household and while you lose a member of your loved ones, you might be by no means the identical once more. We mourn Grayson and pray for consolation for his family members.”
His administration firm, GSE Worldwide, confirmed the information and stated it was heartbreaking.
“We’ll maintain off on commenting till extra particulars are identified, however our hearts escape for his household, associates and all who liked him throughout this very troublesome time,” the GSE stated in a press release.
Monahan stated he spoke with Murray’s mother and father to specific his condolences and that they requested that the sport in Fort Price, Texas, go forward.
He stated grief counselors will likely be available at PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour occasions. Monahan stated he was going to Texas.
Murray, who has handled alcohol and psychological points previously, made a dramatic turnaround this yr and gained the Sony Open, hitting his wedge to three toes on the ultimate gap for a birdie, getting into a playoff and profitable the playoff. The 40-footer gained the match putt.
He additionally gained the Barbasol Championship in 2017.
Murray, ranked 58th on the planet, completed tied for forty third on the PGA Championship at Valhalla final week. He additionally made the reduce in his Masters debut, ending 51st, and performed in subsequent month’s U.S. Open at Pinewood No. 2.
