Grayson Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner, passed away on Saturday, just one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial, the PGA Tour announced in a statement. Murray was 30 years old.
No immediate details were released regarding the manner or circumstances of his death.
“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 in the statement.
“The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same,” Monahan continued. “We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”
Murray’s management company, GSE Worldwide, also confirmed his death and expressed their heartbreak.
“We will hold off on commenting until we learn further details, but our heart aches for his family, his friends, and all who loved him during this very difficult time,” GSE said in a statement.
Monahan mentioned that he spoke with Murray’s parents to offer condolences. During that conversation, Murray’s parents “asked that we continue with tournament play.”
“They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so,” Monahan said. “As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.”