The USGA has unveiled a tribute to the late Grayson Murray in a touching gesture at Pinehurst ahead of the 2024 US Open following his tragic passing.
The sporting community was left in mourning after the news that the two-time PGA Tour event winner had died just a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas. A permanent memorial has now been revealed at Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina which pays homage to the golfer's life.
A plaque has been installed in the locker room at the iconic course, as the USGA honoured Murray for his achievements in featuring in the 124th edition of the US Open tournament. This comes after players came together at the Memorial Tournament in memory of the star, who passed away on May 25.
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The plaque at Pinehurst reads: "Grayson Murray, The USGA remembers Grayson and pays tribute to the playing accomplishments that merited his place in the 124th US Open Championship." It also contains a quote from the tragic star's parents in italic font saying: "Be kind to one another"
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was among those who gathered at Dublin, Ohio for the tribute to Murray at at Muirfield Village, The hymn 'Amazing Grace' was also played as over 100 spectators paid their respects. Speaking at the gathering, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said of his late friend: "We’re not designed to live this life on our own.
"We all carry a lot more baggage than we let on—myself especially. I think we all wish we could have done more for him, wish we could have done things differently. You know, your mind just kind of goes to what you could have done to prevent this from happening."
The plaque which pays tribute to Grayson Murray includes a quote from his parents (@USGA)"It was really fun getting to know him the last few months. Marriage was around the corner for him. He had his fiancée (Christiana Ritchie), and he was trying to get his fiancée involved in life out here. He was trying to really be the best version of himself, and to be a great husband. He was looking forward to one day becoming a dad, and it pains me that he’s no longer with us."
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan spoke of his sorrow, alongside providing some recollections of Murray. He said: All of us at the PGA Tour carry a heavy heart and will for a long time to come. When you lose a family member, you can never quite put all the pieces back together."
"A line in that text will always stay with me: 'Jay I just want you to get healthy. I know everything is going to work out for our tour and for the better'. He offered not condemnation but compassion. Instead of walking away from me, he offered to walk with me. I'll always be thankful for this act of kindness, and I'm not alone."
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