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The golfing world has been left shocked by the death of PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray who died by suicide on Saturday morning at 30 years old, according to his family and PGA officials.

Murray’s passing comes one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday, citing an illness, according to ESPN.

“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 Saturday in a statement, adding: “I am at a loss for words.”

“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone,” Eric and Terry Murray said in a statement Sunday shared by the PGA.

“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. We have so many questions that have no answers.”

The family thanked 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.”

“Please respect our privacy as we work through this incredible tragedy, and please honor Grayson by being kind to one another. If that becomes his legacy, we could ask for nothing else.”

💔 Grayson Murray’s parents Eric & Terry Murray say their son took his own life yesterday. The PGA TOUR has just posted their heart wrenching statement:

STATEMENT (via @PGATOUR)

“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone. It’s…

— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 26, 2024

Monahan said the Charles Schwab Challenge would continue as scheduled and that he’s been in contact with Murray’s parents.

“The PGA Tour is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same,” Monahan said in the statement Saturday. “We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”