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Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning on the age of 30, a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Cup Problem at Colonial.
There have been no speedy particulars concerning the circumstances of his demise, solely shock and unhappiness from the PGA Tour and its administration group.
“I am confused,” stated PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. “The PGA Tour is a household, and once you lose a member of the family, you might be by no means the identical. We mourn Grayson and pray for consolation for his family members.”
His administration firm, GSE Worldwide, confirmed the demise and stated it was heartbroken.
“We’ll wait to remark till we be taught additional particulars, however our hearts ache for his household, his pals and all who beloved him throughout this very tough time,” GSE stated in a press release.
Monahan stated he spoke with Murray’s mother and father to precise his condolences, and so they requested if the match in Fort Value, Texas, might go forward.
He stated grief counselors could be current on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour occasion. Monahan stated he was headed to Texas.
Murray, who has struggled with alcohol and psychological well being points prior to now, made an enormous turnaround this 12 months to win the Sony Open, hitting a wedge to three toes on the ultimate gap for birdie to advance to a play-off to come back and win this with a distance of 12 meters. nicely.
He additionally gained the Barbasol Championship in 2017.
Murray, who was ranked No. 58 on this planet, completed tied for forty third within the PGA Championship final week in Valhalla. He additionally made the minimize in his Masters debut, ending 51st, and was within the subject for the U.S. Open at No. 2 Pinehurst subsequent month.
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This story has been corrected to indicate that Murray gained the Barbasol Championship in 2017, not final 12 months.
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