PGA Tour star Grayson Murray dies by suicide

Grayson Murray dies at 30.

He was the winner of the 2023 Sony Open.

His family asks for privacy.

The golf world mourns the sudden death of Grayson Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner, who passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 30.

Murray, known for his talent and charisma on the course, died just a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial.

The news has shaken the golf community and his fans, who remember Murray for his notable achievements and his battle with personal demons.

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Golfer Grayson Murray dies

Grayson Murray / Photo: The Associated Press

Throughout his career, Grayson Murray dealt with alcohol issues and mental health challenges, which he bravely faced and publicly shared in an effort to help others in similar situations.

This year, Murray achieved an impressive comeback by winning the Sony Open, highlighted by a memorable birdie on the last hole that led to a playoff.

With a 3-foot wedge, he scored a birdie on the last hole, and then won the playoff with a 40-foot putt, cementing his victory and demonstrating his undeniable skill and resilience.

His victory at the Sony Open was a moment of redemption and hope, marking a high point in a career that, although brief, was filled with brilliant moments.

Grayson Murray’s parents break their silence

Photo: The Associated Press

In addition to his triumph at the Sony Open, Murray also won the Barbasol Championship in 2017, another testament to his talent and dedication to the sport.

However, behind the success and fame, Murray faced a constant battle against his personal issues — a struggle that ended tragically.

On Sunday, Grayson Murray’s parents confirmed that their son had taken his own life, plunging the family into indescribable pain and the golf community into profound sadness.

«If that becomes his legacy, we could ask for nothing else,» said Eric and Terry Murray in a statement released by the PGA Tour.

Mourning for Grayson Murray on the PGA Tour

Grayson Murray / Photo: The Associated Press

Murray’s family has requested privacy during this difficult time and has asked everyone to honor Grayson’s memory by being kind to one another.

«I am at a loss for words,» said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. «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.»

His management company, GSE Worldwide, confirmed the death and expressed their heartbreak, according to The Associated Press.

«We will hold off on commenting until we learn further details, but our heart aches for his family, his friends and all who loved him during this very difficult time,» GSE said in a statement.