Grayson Murray on Friday withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge due to illness after completing 16 holes in his second round
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular United States golf star and two-time PGA Tour winner, Grayson Murray has passed away at the age of 30.
His demise was announced on Saturday by PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan.
Prior to his death, Murray had on Friday withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge due to illness after completing 16 holes in his second round.
Confirming his death, Monahan said: “We are devastated and heartbroken to share that Grayson Murray passed away this morning.
“I am at a loss for words. The PGA Tour is a family, and losing a member of our family is profoundly painful. We mourn Grayson and extend our deepest sympathies to his loved ones.”
Also speaking on the golfer’s death, his management company, GSE Worldwide, said it was heartbroken.
“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.
Meanwhile, the cause of his death has not yet been disclosed but PGA Tour has stated that grief counsellors will be available for players at upcoming Korn Ferry Tour event.
A rising star in golf, Grayson Murray had clinched three significant victories early in his career.
