Shocking news in the world of sports today as it was learned that 30-year-old PGA TOUR champ and current pro golfer Grayson Murray unexpectedly passed away Saturday morning.
'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. '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,' Commissioner Monahan continued. 'They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so. As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.'
Absolutely devastating for his family, friends, and the pro golf world.
Grayson played yesterday but withdrew from the competition with two holes left to play citing illness.
From NBC:
Murray, 30, won the Sony Open in a playoff earlier this year, ending a six-year winless drought during which he'd struggled both mentally and physically.
Murray, who was profiled in this in-depth piece by Golf Channel in 2017, had been open about his battles with anxiety and depression. He said in January that he sought treatment in the past few years for alcohol abuse but had been sober for several months.
