Grayson Murray's mother and father mentioned the golfer “took his personal life” after the PGA Tour Introduced the American had died on the age of 30.
Murray, a two-time winner on tour, withdrew from this week's Charles Schwab Problem occasion on Friday attributable to sickness, having performed 16 holes of his second spherical.
“We now have spent the final 24 hours making an attempt to return to phrases with the truth that our son is gone,” Eric and Terry Murray mentioned.
“It's surreal that we not solely need to admit it to ourselves, however we additionally need to admit it to the world. It's a nightmare.
“We now have so many unanswered questions. However one. Was Grayson cherished? The reply is sure. For us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, his total prolonged household, his associates, his fellow gamers and… it appears, by lots of you studying this. He was cherished and might be missed.”
A standout younger participant, Murray gained three consecutive World Junior Championships between 2006 and 2008.
He certified for the PGA Tour in 2016-17, aged 22, and gained his first title in 2017 with victory on the Barbasol Championship.
That gave him a tour exemption till 2019, and though he struggled together with his play after that, he regained a tour spot this season.
He gained his second profession title with victory on the Sony Open in Hawaii, taking him to a career-high No. 46 on the earth rankings.
After that victory, Murray mentioned he had been affected by psychological well being points.
He additionally mentioned on social media in 2021 that he had been receiving therapy for alcoholism.
“We wish to thank the PGA Tour and your entire golf world for the good help,” Murray's mother and father added.
“Life wasn't all the time simple for Grayson and though he took his personal life, we all know he now rests in peace.
“Please respect our privateness as we work by way of this unimaginable tragedy and honor Grayson by being form to at least one one other. If that turns into his legacy, we couldn't ask for something extra.”
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