Grayson Murray, Two-Time PGA Tour Winner, Dies at 30

Murray's parents issued a statement Sunday that he had taken his own life.

Grayson Murray on the 14th green during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. / Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

PGA Tour player Grayson Murray has died, according to a statement issued by commissioner Jay Monahan Saturday afternoon.

Murray, 30, was competing in the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas and withdrew with two holes to play Friday during the second round. Murray's parents issued a statement Sunday that he had taken his own life.

A statement below from Grayson's parents, Eric and Terry Murray.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the United States at 988 or visit their website at https://t.co/j0traBx8ia. pic.twitter.com/wPsaYMrWrH

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 26, 2024

The tournament is continuing Saturday, per the wishes of Murray's family, Monahan said.

Murray was ranked 58th in the world and finished tied for 43rd at last week’s PGA Championship. He played in his first Masters earlier this year, finishing 51st, after winning the Sony Open in Hawai'i in January—his second PGA Tour title.

Earlier this year, Murray spoke of recovering from alcohol abuse.

“My story is not finished,” he said after his victory in a playoff in Hawai’i. “I think it's just the beginning. I hope I can inspire a lot of people going forward that have their own issues.”

Murray was slated to be a part of the field for the U.S. Open next month at Pinehurst No. 2.

“We were devastated to learn—and are heartbroken to share—that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning,” Monahan said. “I am at a loss for words.

“I reached out to Grayson’s parents to offer our deepest condolences, and during that conversation, they 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.”