In a developing story, PGA golfer Grayson Murray died on Saturday at the age of 30, shortly after withdrawing in the middle of this weekend’s tournament. The cause of death has not been revealed.
Murray played 16 holes in the second round Charles Schwab Challenge before withdrawing due to an unspecified “illness,” according to the Tour — he shot a two-under 68 on Thursday.
“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 wrote in a statement.
“The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones,” and then Monahan shared that Murray’s parents had “asked that we continue with tournament play.”
“They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so. As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.”
According to NBC News, Murray had battled depression and anxiety earlier in his life, and also sought treatment for alcohol abuse — in January, he said he had been sober for several months.
