MAY 18: Grayson Murray of America performs his tee shot on the twelfth gap throughout the third spherical of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Membership on Could 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Picture by David Cannon/Getty Photos)
(Picture by David Cannon/Getty Photos)
Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, someday after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Problem at Colonial.
There have been no speedy particulars on the circumstances of his demise, solely shock and grief from the PGA Tour and his administration group.
“I’m perplexed,” PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan stated. “The PGA Tour is a household, and whenever you lose a member of your loved ones, you might be by no means the identical. We mourn Grayson and pray for consolation for his family members.”
His administration firm, GSE Worldwide, confirmed the demise and stated it was heartbroken.
“We’ll maintain off on commenting till we study additional particulars, however our coronary heart aches for his household, his pals and all who beloved him throughout this very troublesome time,” GSE stated in a press release.
Monahan stated he spoke with Murray’s dad and mom to supply condolences, they usually requested that the event in Fort Price, Texas, proceed.
He stated grief counselors can be on website on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour occasion. Monahan stated he was headed to Texas.
Murray, who had handled alcohol and psychological points up to now, made a large turnaround this yr and gained the Sony Open, hitting wedge to three ft for birdie on the ultimate gap to get right into a playoff and profitable it with a 40-foot putt.
He additionally gained the Barbasol Championship in 2017.
Murray, who was No. 58 on the planet rating, was coming off a tie for forty third within the PGA Championship final week at Valhalla. He additionally made the lower in his Masters debut, ending 51st, and was within the discipline for the U.S. Open subsequent month at Pinehurst No. 2.
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