PGA Tour champion Grayson Murray, a two-time winner, passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 30, as officially announced by the tournament. The cause of his death has not been disclosed yet, but he had withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday due to an illness.
The PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, expressed deep sorrow, stating, “We were devastated to learn about and share the passing of Grayson Murray this morning. I am at a loss for words.” Monahan added that Grayson’s parents had requested the tournament play to continue, honoring their son’s wishes.
Grief counselors will be available for those in need, as Murray was a talented golfer who achieved significant milestones in his career. He won three Callaway Junior World Championships and became a top-ranked player in his age group. Murray’s journey from the Korn Ferry Tour to the PGA Tour was remarkable, earning him full status for the 2016-2017 season.
Various sources reported on the emotional moment when CBS’s Jim Nantz announced Murray’s untimely death. The golfing community mourns the loss of this talented athlete gone too soon.
