US golfer Grayson Murray, who won his second PGA Tour title at the Sony Open in January, died on Saturday at the age of 30, the tour said in a statement.
Murray had withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge with an unspecified illness during Friday's second round in Texas.
"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 a statement.
We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. https://t.co/JWGJ6Tz2jy
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 25, 2024
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."
Monahan said he had spoken with Murray's parents to offer condolences and they 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."
The Tour did not specify a cause of death.
Jim Nantz at a loss for words as the news of Grayson Murray's passing occurs at the top of CBS's coverage. pic.twitter.com/Oun2vqEjCP
— Joe Wright (@Sctvman) May 25, 2024