Skilled golfer Grayson Murray has died. He was 30.
“We have been devastated to be taught – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA Tour participant Grayson Murray handed away this morning. I’m puzzled,” PGA commissioner Jay Monahan mentioned in an announcement on Saturday, Could 25. “The PGA Tour is a household, and while 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.”
A reason behind dying has not been publicly shared nor has Murray’s household spoken out about their loss.
“I reached out to Grayson’s dad and mom to supply our deepest condolences, and through that dialog, they requested that we proceed with match play,” Monahan continued in his assertion, shared by way of the PGA Tour web site. “They have been adamant that Grayson would need us to take action. As troublesome as it is going to be, we wish to respect their needs.”
The PGA is at present internet hosting the Charles Schwab Problem match via Sunday, Could 26, on the Colonial Golf Course in Fort Value, Texas. Murray had withdrawn forward of the Thursday, Could 23, first spherical, citing an undisclosed sickness. It’s unknown if his illness led to his dying.
Murray, who went professional in 2015, competed at his first Masters final month. He lately received the Sony Open in January.
“What an unimaginable week. This couldn’t be potential with out the help of my household, caddie, coaches and my sponsors @mizunogolfnorthamerica @stateandliberty @footjoy,” Murray wrote by way of Instagram on the time. “I’m proud to be the 2024 @sonyopenhawaii champion. One of the best is but to come back. All Glory To God.”
Previous to his dying, Murray opened up about his struggles with substance abuse and psychological well being points.
“Everyone seems to be battling their very own battle on a regular basis. Some cover it properly and a few don’t. Step one to discovering assistance is admitting you want it,” he beforehand wrote in a July 2017 social media publish. “Fortunately I admitted I wanted assist for melancholy and anxiousness a couple of years in the past and it saved my life. It’s one thing I battle on a regular basis. It doesn’t go away, it’s going to by no means go away however there are methods to manage it.”
He continued on the time, “Fortunately I’ve shaped a staff round me that retains me going on a regular basis. I do know setbacks are vulnerable to occur however that’s the problem I settle for. Simply to let everybody know I don’t often publish these posts however in case you are or know somebody struggling, I’m right here to assist.”
Murray had been sober since 2023.