Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray has suddenly passed away at the age of 30 years old, just one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Open.
Murray cited an illness as his reason to withdraw.
Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray passed away at the age of 30 on Saturday morning, as confirmed by the PGA Tour.
Murray had withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, late on Friday during his second round, citing an illness.
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In a memo released on Saturday afternoon, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan wrote,
“The PGA Tour is a family, and losing a member of your family changes you forever. We can only mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”
Monahan shared that after speaking with Murray’s parents, they agreed to continue the tournament play at Colonial.
“They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so,” Monahan said. “As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.”
Now, Murray’s caddie, Jay Green, has released a statement addressing Murray’s tragic passing.
“Grayson was the absolute best. Not only was he an incredible, thoughtful and generous boss, he was an even better friend,” Green said. “He truly would do anything for anyone. He has the best family, and my heart goes out to them. We will all miss him deeply.”
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Murray.
