Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning.
He was 30.
No cause of death has been disclosed.
Murray withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday during the second round due to illness.
“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. 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. I reached out to Grayson’s parents to offer our deepest condolences, and during that conversation, they asked that we continue with tournament play. They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so.
“As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes. The PGA Tour has grief counselors available at both tournament sites, as well as virtually for those not in the field. I am en route to Ft. Worth and will share more information when we can.”
Murray won the Sony Open this past January as well as Barbasol Championship in 2017.
He had been open earlier about battling depression and alcohol issues throughout his career, and said in 2023 that he had gotten sober.
“I just thought I was a failure,” he said. “I thought I had a lot of talent that was just a waste of talent.”
After playing collegiately at Wake Forest, East Carolina and Arizona State, Murray turned pro in 2015.
Including his two PGA Tour wins, Murray had 10 top-10 finishes.
CBS announcer Jim Nantz became emotional while announcing the news during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on Saturday.
“I just want to say that the Tour did offer to the [Murray] family to stop play, right here basically at the top of the hour,” Nantz said on the broadcast. “The family was adamant that Grayson and the family wants the tournament to go on. Grayson Murray, gone way too soon, at the age of 30.
“It’s a sad day on the PGA tour. And somehow, with heavy hearts, we’re gonna cover a golf tournament after a break. We’re gonna cover it, we’re gonna try as best we can, be as respectful as we can in our tone and in our hearts.”
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