Golf: Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray dies aged 30 one day after withdrawing from event

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died, just one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Forth Worth, Texas, the PGA said in a statement.

American Murray, who was 30, won his most recent title at this year's Sony Open in January. 

He had pulled out of the Charles Schwab tournament during the second round citing an illness.

Murray reached a career-high 46th in the world rankings after his Sony Open win.

"We were devastated to learn and are heartbroken to share that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement.

"The PGA Tour is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same."

There are no immediate details on the circumstances of his death, only shock and grief from the PGA Tour and Murray's management team.

The PGA announced grief counselors will be available at the Charles Schwab tournament and Korn Ferry Tour events.

More to come

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died, just one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Forth Worth, Texas, the PGA said in a statement.

American Murray, who was 30, won his most recent title at this year's Sony Open in January. 

He had pulled out of the Charles Schwab tournament during the second round citing an illness.

Murray reached a career-high 46th in the world rankings after his Sony Open win.

"We were devastated to learn and are heartbroken to share that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement.

"The PGA Tour is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same."

There are no immediate details on the circumstances of his death, only shock and grief from the PGA Tour and Murray's management team.

The PGA announced grief counselors will be available at the Charles Schwab tournament and Korn Ferry Tour events.

More to come

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