“A message we should all remember”: Paige Spiranac responds to USGA’s heartfelt tribute for late Grayson Murray
The USGA honored the late Grayson Murray ahead of the US Open 2024. Paige Spiranac reposted the USGA's message of being kind to each other, stating that it is something everyone needs to remember.
Last month, the golf world lost Grayson Murray, who committed suicide at his residence in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, after pulling out of the Charles Schwab Challenge the previous day. The news sent shockwaves through the golf fraternity, as the golfer had just come out of his battle with alcoholism and depression and was having a redemption on Tour.
On Tuesday, Paige Spiranac shared an Instagram story with an honorary message written by the USGA in tribute to Murray.
"The USGA remembers Grayson and pays tribute to the playing accomplishments that merited his place in the 124th U.S. Open Championship," the message read. "Be kind to one another."
The 31-year-old golf influencer shared the message, writing:
"The USGA honoring Grayson this week, with a message we all should remember."
Murray was supposed to compete at the US Open 2024 for the first time in two years. Unfortunately, fate had other plans, and the golf fraternity lost a talented player to depression.
"He had always been incredibly kind to me" - Paige Spiranac pays heartfelt tribute to the late Grayson Murray
Last month, Paige Spiranac paid a heartfelt tribute to Grayson Murray after his demise. She revealed she had known him since junior golf, and he had a big heart. She wrote:
"I’ll never forget how he always went out of his way to congratulate me on accomplishments whether big or small. He had always been incredibly kind to me. Unbelievably sad and my prayers go out to his friends and family"
Murray had battled alcoholism and depression for a long period of time before declaring himself sober last year. Last season, he won two titles on the Korn Ferry Tour and earned his PGA Tour card for this season.
Grayson Murray had also won two titles on the PGA Tour, including the Sony Open in Hawaii earlier that year. This was seen as a redemption and an inspiration to other golfers struggling with their mental health. He is survived by his parents, Eric and Terry, and siblings, Cameron and Erica.