GRAYSON Murray has died at the age of 30 after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge. The PGA Tour announced in a statement that Murray had died on Saturday morning after withdrawing from the competition on Friday. He cited an illness as his reason for leaving the competition.
No cause of death has been released at this time. Tributes from the golf community have already poured in for the young player. "We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning.
I am at a loss for words,” PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said. "His life was moving in such a positive direction which included a heightening of his faith and an engagement to be married. My heart goes to his family," wrote Golf Channel and NBC reporter Todd Lewis on X, formerly Twitter.
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Grayson Murray was vocal about his struggles with substance abuse and mental health. In an interview with Golfweek in January, Murray opened up about his sobriety during the Sony Open in Hawaii . “I was young and thought I was invincible.
Wasn’t doing the correct stuff off the course to really give myself the best chance to succeed out here,” he said, referring to his early success in his career. "My scooter accident in Bermuda was really a low point in my life. You know, I’ve obviously been vocal about the alcohol use in the past.
"I’m over eight months sober now. I have a beautiful fiance.