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The relationship between caddy and golfer is much more than a friendship, and Grayson Murray's caddy Jay Green misses his partner after the PGA Tour star committed suicide, which his family confirmed Sunday.
Murray's parents, Eric and Terry, issued a statement confirming that their son, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, including the Sony Open this season, “took his own life” on Saturday, a day after finishing his second round at the Charles Schwab. Challenge.
Green wrote a tribute to Murray on Instagram, calling him “the best.”
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Grayson Murray, right, and his caddy, Jay Green, walk to the green on the first hole during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Clifton, North Carolina, on May 12, 2024. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
“G Money, you were the best,” Green wrote in his post, which included a photo of the two of them kissing the Sony Open trophy. “I love you brother. I miss you already. Thank you for the memories. May your soul rest in peace.”
Green also had an interview with Golf Channel, where he talked about Murray's selfless personality.
“Grayson was the absolute best,” Green said. “Not only was he an incredible, thoughtful and generous boss, but he was even a best friend. He would truly do anything for anyone.”
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“He has the best family and my heart goes out to them. He will be deeply missed by all of us.”
Another member of Murray's golf team, swing coach Ted Kiegel, posted a touching tribute to his student.
“I am absolutely paralyzed and crushed by the loss of Grayson,” she wrote on same: lean on each other, find strength in each other. After spending countless hours for more than 20 years, we knew each other very well.
“It was my honor to serve as your coach and mentor… I will miss you dearly and will carry your memory all my days…”
Grayson Murray, right, and caddy Jay Green appear on the fourth hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on February 15, 2024. (Harry How/Getty Images)
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan told reporters he had spoken with Murray's family on Saturday and suggested play could be stopped at the Charles Schwab Challenge so everyone could mourn Murray.
But Murray's parents wanted the game to continue. They asked each player to wear red and black ribbons on their hat, paying homage to Murray's Sunday attire that always featured the colors of the Carolina Hurricanes, the NHL team from his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina.
“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone. It's surreal that not only do we have to admit it to ourselves, but we also have to admit it to the world. It's a nightmare,” the children said. Murray's parents in a statement.
“We have so many unanswered questions. Just one,” they continued. “Was Grayson loved? Yes. By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, his entire extended family, his friends, his fellow players and, it seems, many of you reading this. He was loved and He will be missed. “
Grayson Murray, right, and caddy Jay Green pose with the trophy after winning the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu on Jan. 14, 2024. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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“We would like to thank the PGA Tour and the entire golf world for the tremendous support. Life was not always easy for Grayson and although he took his own life, we know he now rests in peace.”
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