The sports world was rocked Saturday when PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray died at the age of 30.
He two-time PGA Tour winner He had withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday, two holes short of completing his second round, citing illness: he had five overs that day and three consecutive bogeys, and +3 in the tournament.
Murray’s parents, breaking their silence on Sunday, confirmed that Murray committed suicide.
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Grayson Murray hits a tee shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 9, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone. It’s surreal that not only do we have to admit it to ourselves, but we also have to admit it to the world. It’s a nightmare,” they said. said in a statement.
“We have so many unanswered questions. Just one,” they continued. “Was Grayson loved? Yes. By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, his entire family, his friends, his fellow players and, it seems, many of you reading this. He was loved and He will be missed.”
“We would like to thank the PGA Tour and the entire golf world for the tremendous support. Life was not always easy for Grayson and although he took his own life, we know he now rests in peace.”
Grayson Murray of the United States plays his second shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (David Cannon/Getty Images)
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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said he spoke with Murray’s parents early Saturday to offer his condolences and that they were both committed to keeping the tournament going.
“They insisted that Grayson would want us to do it. As difficult as it may be, we want to respect his wishes,” Monahan wrote in a statement.
He earned two career wins on tour, including this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii in a playoff against Keegan Bradley and An Byeong-hun. The first came at the 2017 Barbasol Championship.
Murray had struggled with depression and anxiety earlier in his life, and also sought treatment for alcohol abuse; In January, he said he had been sober for several months.
Grayson Murray of the United States reacts during the trophy presentation after winning the Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation at The Grove on September 17, 2023 in College Grove, Tennessee. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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He made the cut in both major championships this year and finished last week. PGA Championship T43.
He also finished T10 at the Wells Fargo Championships earlier this month.
This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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