Pro Golfer Grayson Murray Passes Away at Age 30 after Successful PGA Tour Career
The golf world is in mourning.
Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died on March 25 at the age of 30.
“We were devastated to learn—and are heartbroken to share—that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning,” PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement. “I am at a loss for words.”
He continued, “The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”
The cause of Murray’s death was not released. The athlete passed away one day after withdrawing from the second round of the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, according to multiple reports.
The tournament will continue as per the wishes of Murray’s family, as stated by the commissioner.
“I reached out to Grayson’s parents to offer our deepest condolences, and during that conversation, they asked that we continue with tournament play,” Monahan said in his statement. “They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so. As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.”