Two-time PGA Tour winner Murray withdrew due to sickness on Friday from the Charles Schwab Challenge event, having completed 16 holes in his second round.
The 30-year-old American’s parents then stated in a statement that he had committed suicide after the Tour made the announcement of his death on Saturday.
“It’s incredibly sad, first and foremost, and I think we’re all thinking of Grayson’s family and hoping that they’re doing OK and getting through this incredibly tough period,” McIlroy said before the Canadian Open.
It may sound corny, but it helps put things into perspective. Ultimately, golf is just a game, and while we do play it professionally, it is insignificant when compared to the things that truly matter in life.
“I’ve occasionally had to come to that realization, and I’m still sort of working through it in terms of realizing that golf isn’t the end all be all for me. That kind of incident happened last week, and I believe it slaps you in the face.”
The “incredibly sad” revelation, according to the four-time major winner, serves as a reminder that athletes are “vulnerable” people like everyone else.
It’s really depressing, and everyone needs to keep in mind that we go out and engage in a lot of activities here.
