Professional golfer Grayson Murray has died aged 30, the PGA Tour has said.
The American, a two-time tour winner, withdrew late in his second round at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday citing an illness.
“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,” said PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan.
“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.”
Mr Monahan said he had spoken to Murray’s parents to offer his condolences and they asked that the tournament continue.
“They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so,” he said. “As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.”
Murray, who had dealt with alcohol and mental issues in the past, made a massive turnaround this year and to win the Sony Open, ending a six-year winless drought, hitting wedge to 3 feet for birdie on the final hole to get into a playoff and winning it with a 40-foot putt.
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He won his first PGA Title in 2017.
His management company, GSE Worldwide, said in a statement: “We will hold off on commenting until we learn further details, but out heart aches for his family, his friends and all who loved him during this very difficult time.”
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