The PGA introduced in a press launch that Grayson Murray (30) has died.
On Friday, the golfer withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Illness was given as the rationale for his resignation, in line with CBS Sports.
– We are saddened to listen to – and unhappy to share – that PGA Tour participant Grayson Murray handed away this morning. I’m speechless, mentioned PGA chief Jay Monahan in one other assertion.
– I contacted his dad and mom to precise my disappointment. In that dialog they requested us to proceed the competitors. They had been adamant that Grayson wished us to do it. Although it’s troublesome, we are going to respect their needs, continued Monahan.
THE BEST: Here’s Grayson Murray in motion in the course of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas. Photo: Tim Heitman / AFP / NTB
American Murray has gained two PGA championships.
The most up-to-date victory got here in the course of the Sony Open in Hawaii in January.
The 30-year-old turned champion in 2015 and has earned $7.4 million in prize cash, in line with PGA web site. The sum corresponds to roughly NOK 78.5 million at right now’s alternate price.