Grayson Murray died Saturday at the age of 30, after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge the day before.
There are currently no details on the circumstances of his death, only shock and grief on the part of the PGA Tour.
“I’m at a loss for words,” PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan said. The circuit is like a family. When you lose a family member, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and offer our condolences to his loved ones. »
Murray’s agency, GSE Worldwide, confirmed the death.
“Our hearts ache for his family, friends and all those who loved him during this very difficult time,” GSE said in a statement.
Monahan noted that he spoke with Murray’s parents to offer his condolences and that they requested that the tournament played in Fort Worth, Texas, continue.
Monahan arrived at the event as the third round was ending.
“It’s really hard to see the devastation on all the players’ faces. Grayson was a remarkable player and a very courageous man. »
Murray, who has previously suffered from alcohol and mental health issues, won the Sony Open earlier this year. He scored his other victory at the Barbasol Championship in 2017.
He occupied number 58e rank in the world rankings.
“It was a huge shock. My heart bleeds. I’m going to miss him,” said Webb Simpson, who learned of Murray’s death shortly before starting in Fort Worth.
“This is a huge loss for all of us on the PGA Tour. We are a big family and we lost one of our own today. It’s terrible,” reacted Peter Malnati, who played with Murray this week.