On Saturday afternoon, the golf world was sent into shock as it was announced that two-time Major winner, Grayson Murray, had passed away at just the age of 30.
Playing in this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club, where he withdrew due to illness in round two on Friday, a statement was released by Commissioner, Jay Monahan, which read: “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.”
After the shocking news was announced, many figures from the golf world took to social media to pen their condolences to the Murray family, with World No.1 Scottie Scheffler stating in Texas: “Obviously the news hasn’t really sunk in quite yet, but I’m thinking about his family and praying hard for all of them. I can’t imagine how difficult of a time this is. I got to know Grayson a bit better over the last six months or so and, yeah, really just, there’s not really a way to put into words how sad and tragic it is, but I’m thinking about his family.”
Along with Scheffler, former Major winner, Webb Simpson, added: “Grayson and I, we have a long history. Ted Kiegiel, a dear friend, he taught me the game, he taught Grayson the game. I think I first met Grayson at my home club when Grayson was probably eight years old, maybe nine. He was the first winner of the Webb Simpson Challenge Junior Tournament that I’ve had for 14 years.
“So, when you hear news like that over the phone you don’t think it’s real at first, and you know, you hear the emotion coming from our swing coach and then you realize it’s real. But I know that his mom was with him during the Wells Fargo Championship and I think they were hanging out together, and I loved those two days we got together. So I’m super thankful for getting some good time with him before the bad news of today.”
Below, we have shared just some of the words the golf world had to say following the unfortunate and tragic passing…
Truly devastating news that Grayson Murray has passed away. He asked me for some advice on how to play Augusta a few months ago, last week I saw him at the PGA Championship, life truly is precious. My condolences and prayers to his whole family that they may find some peace 💔May 25, 2024
Very sad to hear the news of Grayson Murray’s passing today. Life is so fragile… I was just hugging you at the Masters, telling you how proud of you I am. Thankful to have known you.My deepest…
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