Grayson Murray dies at the age of 30

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(AP) — Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial.

There were initially no further details about the circumstances of his death; the PGA Tour and his management team only expressed shock and sadness.

“I am at a loss for words,” said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. “The PGA Tour is a family, and when you lose a family member, you are never the same. We mourn the loss of Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”

His management company, GSE Worldwide, confirmed the death and said he was heartbroken.

“We will wait to comment until we have further details, but our condolences go out to his family, friends and all who loved him during this very difficult time,” GSE said in a statement.

Monahan said he had spoken to Murray’s parents to express his condolences and they had asked for the tournament to continue in Fort Worth, Texas.

He said grief counselors would be on site at PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour events. Monahan said he was on his way to Texas.

Murray, who has struggled with alcohol and mental health issues in the past, made a massive turnaround this year, winning the Sony Open by hitting a wedge to 3 feet for birdie on the final hole to get into the playoff and winning it with a 40-foot putt.

He had won the Barbasol Championship the year before.