American Golfer Grayson Murray Passes Away at 30
American golfer Grayson Murray, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, has tragically passed away at the age of 30. The sad news was announced by the PGA Tour a day after he withdrew during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas.
PGA Tour Mourns the Loss
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan expressed deep sorrow in a statement, saying, “We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. 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.”
Murray had achieved significant success in his career, winning the Sony Open in Hawaii in January and claiming his first PGA Tour victory at the 2017 Barbasol Championship in Kentucky.
Tributes Pour In
Following the news of Murray’s passing, fellow golfers and fans took to social media to pay their respects. English golfer Luke Donald shared his condolences, saying, “Truly devastating news that Grayson Murray has passed away. Life truly is precious. My condolences and prayers to his whole family that they may find some peace.”
The tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth will continue as Murray’s parents expressed their wish for the event to proceed. Grief counselors will be available at the venue to support players and staff during this difficult time.
