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Some of golf’s biggest names have paid tribute to Grayson Murray following news of the PGA Tour winner’s death.
In a statement, the tour confirmed that the 30-year-old passed away on Saturday morning.
“We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning,” wrote commissioner Jay Monahan. “I am at a loss for words.
“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 added: “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.”
Social media was quickly flooded with heartfelt tributes to Murray from many of his fellow players.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald wrote: “Truly devastating news that Grayson Murray has passed away.
“He asked me for some advice on how to play Augusta a few months ago, last week I saw him at the PGA Championship, life truly is precious.
“My condolences and prayers to his whole family that they may find some peace.”
Donald’s fellow Englishman, former world No.1 Justin Rose wrote: “I had the opportunity to spend a few rounds of golf alongside Grayson in recent weeks at Hilton Head, Quail Hollow and Valhalla.
“I will always remember that and use it to remind myself that you never know what challenges people have going on in their lives and how they may be internalising things. RIP Grayson and love and strength to your family and friends.”
Two-time major champion Justin Thomas tweeted: “Speechless to hear about Grayson. Guy had been through so many ups and downs to get where he was. I hurt so much for his family and the people closest to him. My condolences and deepest sympathies.”
Fellow American Will Zalatoris posted his own tribute on Instagram.
“My guy lived a tough life,” wrote Zalatoris. “His struggles are over and I know he’s not in pain anymore. Hate to lose somebody who, regardless of what people said, was always so great to me. RIP brother.”
Akshay Bhatia added: “Words can’t describe how tough this is. A great friend that always supported me as I did to him. I’m gonna miss you so much man. You fought so hard. Rest in peace.”
In a statement, one of Murray’s sponsors, Japanese equipment giant Mizuno, wrote: “We are beyond saddened to learn the news of Grayson Murray’s passing. Grayson has been a joy to work with and to be around since joining the Mizuno family this past year.
“The entire Mizuno Team will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Grayson’s loved ones during this difficult time.”
Murray’s former caddie Kip Henley described himself as “lost for words” by the news.
“I’m still in shock having just heard a few mins ago,” he wrote. “The kid had a heart of gold but could be tortured soul at times. My heart and prayers go out to his beautiful family. They are sweetest people who couldn’t have loved their son anymore than they did.”
Current caddie Jay Green added: “Grayson was the absolute best. Not only was he an incredible, thoughtful and generous boss, he was an even better friend. He truly would do anything for anyone. He has the best family, and my heart goes out to them. We will all miss him deeply.”
Here’s a selection of the other tributes…
Grayson- I will miss you dearly. You were for real and honest to the core.
May your family find peace in this time. Ernie.
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) May 25, 2024
Very sad to hear the news of Grayson Murray’s passing today. Life is so fragile… I was just hugging you at the Masters, telling you how proud of you I am. Thankful to have known you.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. He will be missed.
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) May 25, 2024
Devastating news all my thoughts to his family and friends
Greyson was a true gentleman.@PGATOUR— Matthieu Pavon (@matthieupavon) May 25, 2024
Rest in peace Grayson 🙏
— Byeong Hun An (@ByeongHunAn) May 25, 2024
Just heard the news about Grayson Murray i am absolutely shocked. Prayers up to his wife and family
— Tommy Gainey (@TwoGlovesGolf) May 25, 2024
The LPGA extends our most heartfelt condolences to Grayson Murray’s family, friends, fans, fellow professional golfers as well as PGA TOUR staff and the entire golf community.⁰⁰Professional golf is a tight-knit community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the PGA TOUR and…
— LPGA (@LPGA) May 25, 2024
We are heartbroken to learn about the sudden loss of Grayson Murray.
Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the entire PGA TOUR community during this impossibly difficult time.
Rest in peace, Grayson. pic.twitter.com/rSdLuLCKZR
— Titleist (@Titleist) May 25, 2024
The thoughts of everyone at the European Tour Group are with the family and friends of Grayson Murray at this incredibly sad time. pic.twitter.com/WcJzTqyXge
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) May 25, 2024
— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) May 25, 2024
Golf is a family, and it always hurts to lose one of your own. Our heart and thoughts are with the Murray family. pic.twitter.com/xgLKgPeqyQ
— TaylorMade Golf (@TaylorMadeGolf) May 25, 2024
Devastating news to hear the passing of Grayson Murray🙏Sending condolences to all his family and friends. An incredible talent that is gone way too soon. RIP❤️🙏
— Greg Chalmers (@GregChalmersPGA) May 25, 2024
I’m just heartbroken hearing about the passing of Grayson Murray. He was a friend to me at some of my lowest points in my career and I’ll always be appreciative of that. I will miss him very much but I know he is in good hands now. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/FRtizoDrw1
— Smylie Kaufman (@SmylieKaufman10) May 26, 2024
Absolutely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Grayson Murray yesterday. I was so proud to see Grayson win the @simmonsbankopen last year and return to the @pgatour. My prayers and condolences are with his family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/fPRTLmf5Eo
— Brandt Snedeker (@BrandtSnedeker) May 26, 2024
I’ve known Grayson since our junior golf days and I’ll never forget how he always went out of his way to congratulate me on accomplishments whether big or small. He had always been incredibly kind to me. Unbelievably sad and my prayers go out to his friends and family https://t.co/VE49YHWfCQ
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) May 26, 2024
So unbelievably sad and shocking to hear about Grayson. I think he was a little misunderstood and was open about the battles he had faced, but I always felt he had a good heart. And it seemed like he was writing a new chapter in his life. Sending love to those closest to him ❤️
— Mackenzie Hughes (@MacHughesGolf) May 26, 2024
RIP Grayson. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. Let’s all take a second and say something nice to someone we love and someone we don’t know. We never know what they are going through.
— Harry Higgs (@harryhiggs1991) May 25, 2024
Im so heartbroken for Grayson man. The weight was surely immense
— Willy Wilcox (@willwilcoxgolf) May 26, 2024
(More will be added as they are posted.)
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