Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – Professional golfer Grayson Murray, 30, tragically passed away from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident occurred in his townhouse, where exhaust fumes from his running Land Rover filled the residence.
Authorities were alerted to the situation on May 25, at 10:49 a.m., when a neighbor heard a carbon monoxide alarm sounding from Murray’s home. Murray had recently withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Challenge due to illness and lived in the townhouse with his fiancée, Christina Ritchie.
In a heartbreaking revelation, Murray’s parents, Eric and Terry Murray, confirmed on Sunday that their son’s death was a suicide. The two-time PGA Tour winner had been open about his battles with depression and alcoholism in the past.
In their statement, Murray’s grieving parents struggled to come to terms with their son’s untimely death. They described the situation as surreal and a nightmare, having to accept the reality themselves and share the tragic news with the world.
Despite signs of overcoming his struggles, with eight months of sobriety following his victory at the Sony Open in January, Murray’s withdrawal from the Charles Schwab Challenge due to illness raised concerns a day before his untimely death.
The statement from Eric and Terry Murray emphasized the many unanswered questions surrounding their son’s death but affirmed one thing: Grayson was loved. He was cherished by his parents, siblings, extended family, friends, fellow players, and fans.
Murray’s death leaves a void in the golfing community, with his talent, resilience, and openness about personal struggles being remembered. This tragic passing underscores the importance of mental health awareness and support in high-pressure professions such as sports.