The U.S. Open just honored golfer Grayson Murray who died suddenly last month. Event organizers set up a tribute to Murray by keeping his locker in the clubhouse along with a plaque and quote.
“The USGA remembers Grayson and pays tribute to the playing accomplishments that merited his place in the 124th U.S. Open Championship,” the plaque says with the quote,“ Be kind to one another.”
Murray died at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at the age of 30 on May 25. He withdrew from the Charles Schward Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas the day before, citing an illness. The following day, Murray’s parents confirmed that their son died by suicide.
“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone,” Murray’s parents said in a statement. “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 have so many questions that have no answers. But one. Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes. By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, all of his extended family, by his friends, by his fellow players and – it seems – by many of you who are reading this. He was loved and he will be missed.
“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. Please respect our privacy as we work through this incredible tragedy, and please honor Grayson by being kind to one another. If that becomes his legacy, we could ask for nothing else.”
Grayson Murray’s last victory came in Janurary
Murray turned pro in 2015 after competing at Wake Forest, East Carolina and Arizona State. In his career, Murray won seven professional tournaments, including two on the PGA Tour. His most recent victory came in January, placing first in the Sony Open in Hawaii.
“Very sad to hear the news of Grayson Murray’s passing today,” Bubba Watson said in a statement. “Life is so fragile… I was just hugging you at the Masters, telling you how proud of you I am. Thankful to have known you. My deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. He will be missed.”
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