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Tragic Loss: PGA Winner Grayson Murray Dies by Suicide at 30

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May 27, 2024

Professional golfer and PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray tragically died by suicide on Saturday morning at the age of 30.

Murray’s parents, Eric and Terry Murray, expressed their devastation in a statement shared by the PGA, mentioning the difficulty of accepting the loss and expressing gratitude for the support from the PGA TOUR and the golf community.

A statement below from Grayson’s parents, Eric and Terry Murray.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the United States at 988 or visit their website at https://t.co/j0traBx8ia. pic.twitter.com/wPsaYMrWrH

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 26, 2024

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan expressed his deep sorrow over Murray’s passing. He acknowledged the impact of losing a member of the PGA Tour family and extended his condolences to Grayson’s parents. Monahan revealed that, in their conversation, Murray’s parents requested that the Charles Schwab Challenge continue as scheduled, as they believed Grayson would have wanted it that way.

Grayson Murray had a notable career in professional golf, earning several major titles. He made his mark as the second-youngest player to compete in the Korn Ferry Tour at the age of 16. He secured his second PGA Tour victory at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii, following his win at the 2017 Barbasol Championship. Murray achieved a career-high ranking of 46th in the Official World Golf Ranking after his triumphant performance in Hawaii.

He had been open about his past struggles with alcoholism and depression, sharing that he had been sober since early 2023. The PGA Tour community mourns his loss and offers prayers for comfort to his loved ones during this difficult time.

Professional golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide yesterday. He struggled with alcoholism and mental health issues for years.

In January he won his second PGA Tour event, the Sony Open in Hawaii. During the press conference after the tournament, instead of letting him celebrate… pic.twitter.com/Dkps3eBiiF

— MAZE (@mazemoore) May 26, 2024