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Grayson Murray's parents release heartbreaking statement on cause of death

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 5/27/24

Former PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died suddenly on Saturday and his family has issued a statement addressing the tragedy.

The PGA Tour said in a statement on Saturday that Murray had died at the age of 30, though no details were given. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said Murray’s family insisted that the league continue with the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, from which Murray had withdrawn on Friday.

On Sunday, Murray’s parents Eric and Terry issued a statement revealing that Grayson committed suicide.

“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone," the statement read in part. "It’s surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but that we also have to acknowledge it to the world. It’s a nightmare. ... We would like to thank the PGA Tour and the entire world of golf for the outpouring of support. Life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now."

A statement below from Grayson's parents, Eric and Terry Murray.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the United States at 988 or visit their website at https://t.co/j0traBx8ia. pic.twitter.com/wPsaYMrWrH

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 26, 2024

Murray emerged on the tour in 2017, where he won the Barbasol Championship as a rookie. After a few seasons of struggles, he was a winner again in 2024, winning the Sony Open in Hawaii via playoff. At that point, his World Golf ranking rose to No. 46, a career high.

Murray had openly discussed his struggles with anxiety and depression. He sought treatment for alcohol addiction in 2021 and said in January that at the time, he was eight months sober.

If you are in the United States and you or a loved one have contemplated suicide, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to connect with a trained counselor.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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