Grayson Murray Honored with Plaque in U.S. Open Locker Room After His Death

The United States Golf Association (USGA) is honoring Murray’s memory and contribution to the world of golf at Pinehurst Resort’s No. 2 course

Grayson Murray tees off on the fifth hole during the second round of the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron at Hillcrest Country Club on August 25, 2023
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Less than a month after his death by suicide at the age of 30, late pro golfer Grayson Murray is being honored in a very special way by the U.S. Open.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) is marked Murray’s memory and contribution to the world of golf at Pinehurst Resort’s No. 2 course, which is the host for this year’s U.S. Open, with a special locker and a dedicated message, according to The Fayetteville Observer.  

Posting on X (formally known as Twitter), the USGA shared the image of the locker with a message written on a plaque that read, “The USGA remembers Grayson and pays tribute to the playing accomplishments that merited his place in the 124th U.S. Open Championship.” The message concluded with the words “be kind to one another.”

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Murray’s parents, Eric and Terry, confirmed his cause of death in a statement released through the PGA Tour on May 26. 

"We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone," they wrote. "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."

"Please respect our privacy as we work through this incredible tragedy, and please honor Grayson by being kind to one another," Murray’s parents added. "If that becomes his legacy, we could ask for nothing else. Thank you."

Grayson Murray of The United States plays his second shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024
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Murray withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, May 24, and was found dead shortly after.

The golf star previously won his second PGA Tour title at the Sony Open in Hawaii in January.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.

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