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Remembering Grayson Murray: Peter Malnati's Heartfelt Interview, Reactions From Those Around the Game

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Tony Marchese | Last updated May 26, 2024 9:58 AM ET

The golf community faces a heart-wrenching moment as it mourns the unexpected loss of two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray at the tender age of 30. Peter Malnati, a fellow golfer who played alongside Murray this weekend in the Charles Schwab Challenge, opened up in a raw, emotional interview following his round on Saturday reflecting on the tragic news.

During the interview, Malnati struggled to hold back tears as he recounted his feelings, playing with Murray just days before his sudden departure.

"This is going to be really hard," Malnati began, his voice heavy with emotion.

Peter Malnati played with Grayson Murray during the first two rounds this week. Visibly shaken, this is heartbreaking to watch as Amanda Balionis is emotional, too. @flushingitgolf pic.twitter.com/mVLeSKvo6e
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 25, 2024

Malnati highlighted the fierce competitiveness present in the sport, only to be overshadowed by the profound realization that, at the end of the day, "we're all just humans."

He wasn't the only PGA Tour Pro shaken by the tragic news that struck hours earlier. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler shared this with the media following his round on Saturday.

"Yeah, obviously the news hasn't really sunk in quite yet, but I'm thinking about his family and praying hard for all of them. I can't imagine how difficult of a time this is. I got to know Grayson a bit better over the last six months or so and, yeah, really just, there's not really a way to put into words how sad and tragic it is, but I'm thinking about his family."

Former Tour Pro turned broadcaster Smylie Kaufman took to X to share a heartfelt message about his relationship with Murray. In the post, Kaufman reflects on just how personable Murray was.

One of things sticking with me right now about Grayson was how genuine and personable he was. On Wednesday at Sony this year we caught up and I was telling him that I was flying home Monday for my daughter’s first birthday. Five days after our conversation Grayson is holding up a… pic.twitter.com/qbux0ojJ7L
— Smylie Kaufman (@SmylieKaufman10) May 26, 2024

Murray, who celebrated a significant win at this year's Sony Open in Hawaii and had previously opened up about his battles with alcoholism and mental health, withdrew from the tournament citing illness after the 16th hole.

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray has passed away, he was 30 years-old. Murray won the 2024 Sony Open back in January & spoke about his troubles with alcohol & the low points in his life in recent years. RIP. pic.twitter.com/XMjPJgomVT
— Chris McKee (@mrmckee) May 25, 2024

His passing has left a void, not just in the realm of professional golf but in the hearts of those who knew him, even if just as competitors on the golf course or those that new him around the game.

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This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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