(CNN) — PGA Tour player Grayson Murray died at age 30, one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. The cause of death has not been reported.
“We are devastated to learn – and 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 on Saturday.
Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner, withdrew from the tournament on Friday with two holes remaining in the second round, citing illness.
“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 the comfort of his loved ones,” the statement said. “I contacted Grayson’s parents to offer our deepest condolences, and during that conversation, they asked us to continue playing tournaments. They insisted that Grayson would want us to do so. As difficult as it may be, we want to respect their wishes.”
“The PGA Tour has grief counselors at both tournaments, as well as virtually for those not on the course. I am on my way to Ft. Worth and will share more information when we can,” Monahan said.
Earlier this year, Murray won the Sony Open in a playoff against former PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley and South Korean An Byeong-hun to end a six-and-a-half win drought, during which he admitted to struggling. against physical and mental health problems.
CNN has contacted tournament organizers for more information.
Murray was considered one of the best junior players in the world, with three IMG Junior World titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. According to the PGA Tour, at age 16 he became the second-youngest to make the cut on the Korn Ferry Tour , and at the age of 19 he played in the 2013 US Open.
“Grayson was the best. Not only was he an incredible, caring and generous boss, but he was even a better friend. He would truly do anything for anyone. He has the best family, and my heart goes out to them. We will all miss him so much.” , his caddy Jay Green said in a statement, according to Golf Channel’s Brentley Romine.
Murray’s agent, Kevin Canning, said in a statement to CNN: “We are saddened and heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Grayson Murray. Grayson has been a long-time member of the GSE family and this morning’s news has shocked everyone. We will refrain from commenting until we know more details, but our hearts ache for his family, his friends and all those who loved him in these difficult times.
Murray spoke candidly about some of the issues that affected his golf career, including alcohol. He had spent some time in rehab, according to an interview with the PGA, and also struggled with anxiety.
