Just one day after The news of the death of golfer Grayson Murray will take the PGA Tour world by surprise As well as that of sport in the United States, the athlete’s family confirmed that the reason for his death was suicide.
The parents of Murray, who was found dead on Saturday morning, were responsible for communicating the reasons for the death of the 30-year-old athlete who had withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge tournament last Friday after playing the second round after the 16th hole. .
“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone. It’s surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but we also have to admit it to the world. It’s a nightmare”reads the statement issued by Eric and Terry Murray.
In this letter, Grayson Murray’s parents confirm that the golfer committed suicide, despite the fact that the PGA Tour had reported on Friday that the athlete had an illness that they did not specify as the reason for his retirement. A day later he was found dead.
“Life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he now rests in peace.”added the statement from the parents of the golfer who has won two PGA Tour tournaments in his career, the most recent at the beginning of this year at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Beyond his sporting abilities, Grayson Murray was also known for admitting his problems with alcohol and struggling with his mental health for several years after turning professional in 2017, when he won his first title at the Barbasol Championship.
“It took me a long time to get to this point. That was more than seven years ago. Now I am a different man. “I wouldn’t be in this position if he hadn’t given up that drink eight months ago.”said Grayson Murray after winning his second PGA Tour tournament in Hawaii, remembering his problems with alcohol.
For his part, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monaham, who arrived in Texas on Saturday, highlighted the appreciation he had for the golfer who was considered one of the most talented in the United States during his youth, winning three times. followed by the World Youth Championship.
“Grayson was a notable player on the PGA Tour, but he was also a very brave man. And I’ve always loved that about him, and I know the locker room is full of people who will really miss him when they think about him.”Monaham commented.
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