Grayson Murray has died. He was 30 years old. Murray’s death comes after he withdrew Friday during the second round of the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge, citing an illness.
A day after Murray’s death rocked the larger sporting world, his parents announced in a statement through the PGA Tour that he died by suicide.
We’d like to thank the PGA Tour and the whole golf community for their outpouring of support,” Eric and Terry Murray said. “Life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now.” Murray, an evident talent, became the second-youngest golfer in history to make the cut on the Korn Ferry Tour before going pro in 2015. Throughout his career, he alternated between the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour, becoming a contentious character at times due to his on-course outbursts.
Still, his promise shone through as he won twice on the PGA Tour (the 2017 Barbasol Championship and the 2024 Sony Open in Hawaii) and three times on the Korn Ferry Tour. When Murray won the Sony Open, it appeared that he had turned a corner after struggling with anxiety, depression, and alcoholism throughout his short career. He stated in January that he had been sober since early 2023. He also admitted that he was unprepared for life as a professional when he initially graduated from college and began traveling.
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