PGA Tour star Grayson Murray dies aged 30 after withdrawing from Charles Schwab Challenge

Grayson Murray, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, has died after withdrawing during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray has died at the age of 30 after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday.

The world number 58 played 16 holes in Friday's second round and was at three-over par before he withdrew from the event at Colonial at Fort Worth, Texas.

Murray enjoyed his career-best moment in January when he won the Sony Open in Hawaii, defeating Byeong-hun An and Keegan Bradley in a playoff. But he had been open about his issues with alcohol and his mental health off the course.

CBS commentator Jim Nantz told viewers the tour offered to abandon the tournament, but Murray's family insisted it went ahead. His broadcast partner Trevor Immelman was choked up as he reacted to the news.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said: "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. The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.

“I reached out to Grayson’s parents to offer our deepest condolences, and during that conversation, they asked that we continue with tournament play. They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so. As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes.”

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