Grayson Murrays dad reveals heartbreaking last conversation with golfer before suicide

The father of the late Grayson Murray has revealed one of the final moments they shared together before the PGA Tour pro’s suicide in May at the age of 30.In a newly published piece by Golf Digest, Eric Murray recalled how he and his son had an emotional conversation at home in Raleigh, N.C., on May 5, when Murray stated, “I don’t want to be here anymore.”Days following that interaction, Murray participated in the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, but withdrew from the second round due to illness.His death was announced on May 25.“We were devastated to learn — and are heartbroken to share — that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning,” PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement at the time.

“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.”Eric and Terry Murray, the golfer’s mother, later confirmed the two-time PGA Tour winner had died by suicide.“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone.

It’s surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but that we also have to acknowledge it to the world.It’s a nightmare,” their statement read on May 26.“… Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes.

By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, all of his extended family, by his friends, by his fellow players and — it seems — by many of you who are reading this.He was loved and he will be missed. “We would like to thank the PGA TOUR and the entire world of golf for the outpouring of support.

Life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now.”Murray, who had...