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There was a major shock recently in the sport of golf as Grayson Murray passed away unexpectedly after withdrawing from a tournament.
He had been taking part in the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas. Murray was taking part in the Texas tournament but withdrew with two holes to go, with illness being the cited reason. He died a day later, with the news being announced by PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
World number one Scottie Scheffler was very quick to share his sorrow and offer his best wishes to the Murray family, saying: "I can't imagine how difficult of a time this is. I got to know Grayson a bit better over the last six months or so.
"There's not really a way to put into words how sad and tragic it is, but I'm thinking about his family."
His message to Christiana Ritchie
Murray is survived by his fiancee Christiana Ritchie and his death was confirmed as suicide by his parents, Eric and Terry Murray.
In a since-deleted Instagram post celebrating their engagement: "Easiest decision of my life," Murray wrote. "I love you so much babe. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. God is so Great."
Around the same time, his mother Terry posted on December 11: "Eric and I had a wonderful time in Nashville, Tennessee last weekend celebrating with Grayson and Christiana on their engagement!"
Murray has struggled with alcohol during his life but he spoke to reporters in January 2024 about the positive steps that he was taking, having made it to eight months sober.
"I have a beautiful fiancee now that I love so much and who's so supportive of me," he said.