On Saturday, it was announced by PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan that 30-year-old gold star Grayson Murray had passed away.
In a statement, Monahan confirmed that Murray had died on the morning of May 25, adding: "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."
On Sunday, Grayson's parents also paid tribute to their late son, confirming that he had "taken his own life".
"Life wasn't always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now," the grieving parents wrote. "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."
Now, as the Charles Schwab Challenge - the competition Murray pulled out from on Friday, the day before his death - came to a close on Sunday, players honored their late friend and competitor with a small but touching gesture.
With Grayson's parents insisting that the competition continue, they asked that players wear red and black ribbons as a tribute to their son.
Per the New York Post, the red and black symbolize Murray’s hometown Carolina Hurricanes. When competing on Sundays, the Raleigh, North Carolina, native donned red and black as a mark of respect for the team.
The Hurricanes have responded on X by tweeted: "Sending love to the Murrays and all who knew and loved Grayson."
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Murray had been open about struggles with his mental health and alcoholism for several years.
Back in January - following his victory in Hawaii at the Sony Open, his second PGA Tour win in his career - Murray spoke candidly about his health, and the impact it had on his family.
Watch the moment below:
"My parents have been through hell and back basically for the last six years with me fighting some mental stuff,” he said. “And it’s not easy on me and the people around me that love me. They don’t like to see me down and they’ve been my No. 1 supporters.
“Everyone has their battles. And sometimes people are able to hide them and function, and sometimes you’re not. I think our society now is getting better about accepting that, you know, it’s OK to not be OK.
“I'm not ashamed that I go through depression and anxiety,” Murray continued. “I know I've helped people out in the past just through my social media DMs - people messaging me - and I can use my platform to continue to help with things like that.”
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