He could rise in world golf rankings despite tragic death

Official World Golf Ranking after being put at No. 61 this week.

Grayson Murray could still rise in the Official World Golf Rankings despite his death last month.

The 30-year-old unfortunately died from suicide just months after winning the Sony Open in Hawaii, defeating Byeong-hun An and Keegan Bradley in a playoff.

Murray has freely revealed his issues with drinking and his mental health over the years. Last year, he recovered his PGA Tour status and sought sobriety.

Despite his untimely death, Murray could unexpectedly advance in the golf rankings.

Murray was designated the 61st ranked golfer this week, and he could see a significant increase in the following weeks due to the formula used to determine the rankings list.

Murray will currently remain in the rankings for at least the next four weeks, as have other non-tour golfers.

Stewart stayed on the list for a month before being removed. Murray is anticipated to remain on the list and even move up in the rankings.

According to the Associated Press, the organization is “currently discussing how this delicate item could be managed” in relation to Murray’s current situation.

Golfers from across the PGA Tour have paid tribute to Murray in recent weeks, as they gathered privately to mourn him this past week.

A ceremony was place in a garden area at Muirfield Village, which included his golf bag and a large framed portrait of the 30-year-old. Murray’s parents, siblings, and fiancee were not present.

Murray’s family issued a heartbreaking message only a few days after his death.

“It’s weird that we have to accept it to ourselves as well as to the rest of the world. “It is a nightmare.”