Grayson Murray’s parents said Sunday their 30-year-old boy took his own life, only one day after he withdrew from a PGA Tour event. The home asked for privacy and that people recognize Murray by being kind to one another.
“If that becomes his reputation, we may ask for nothing else, ” Eric and Terry Murray said in a statement released by the PGA Tour.
Murray, a two-time PGA Tour win, spoke in January after winning the Sony Open in Honolulu about turning the corner in his career, his sport and battles with alcohol and cognitive death. He died Saturday night.
Conditions of his dying have not been released. Murray tied for 43rd last week in the PGA Championship, which enabled him to hold his position among the top 60 to receive a spot in the U. S. Start next month at Pinehurst No. 2 in his native North Carolina.
He shot 68 in the beginning round at Colonial. The next round, he was 5 over and coming off three right birdie when he withdrew citing an ailment.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said he spoke with Murray’s kids about delaying play at Colonial and they insisted the golf game continue.
Monahan flew to Fort Worth, Texas, to be with athletes. Many of them wore black-and-red wires on their hats in honor of Murray. Those are the colours of the Carolina Hurricanes, his favourite NHL team.
“We have spent the past 24 days trying to come to terms with the fact that our child is gone. It’s strange that we not only have to say it to ourselves, but that we also have to acknowledge it to the earth. It’s a nightmare, ” his parents shared in their statement.
“We have so many issues that have no solutions. But one. Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes. By us, his nephew Cameron, his girlfriend Erica, all of his extended family, by his friends, by his fellow players and — it seems — by many of you who are reading this. He was loved and he will be missed.
“Life was n’t often easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully today. ”
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a line for people in turmoil or for those looking to help anyone else. To speak with a qualified speaker, call 988 or 1-800-273-8255, or visit the website at https ://suicidepreventionlifeline. org/.
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