“Tomorrow is never promised for any of us” – Anthony Kim says he announces the demise of another pro golfer
he spent more time with his family after Grayson Murray’s sudden demise
Anthony Kim took to social media to express his sorrow after the death of golfer Grayson Murray and how it has impacted his daily life. The 38-year-old wrote that he spent more time with his family since the tragic incident.
Murray was competing in the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge but withdrew in the middle of the tournament. Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced the death of Murray on Saturday, May 25.
Kim joined LIV Golf at the beginning of this year as a wildcard after a break from professional golf for more than a decade. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“Good morning. After the incredibly sad news of #graysonmurray I took a little more time w my family this morning and made sure to squeeze my daughter a few more times bcuz tomorrow is never promised 4 any of us. Do the best u can 2day. @excrgolf #girldad #gratitude #mentalhealth”
Anthony Kim quit golf after Achilles injury in 2012. He underwent seven injuries till his return to LIV Golf this year. His post on X is reminiscent of how Murray’s death has impacted the golf community.
Grayson Murray’s parents in a statement via Tour announced that the World No. 58 took his own life. They said that they had numerous questions but no answers.
Tributes have poured in for Grayson Murray after his death. He was only 30. He won his second PGA Tour event in January at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Murray has earlier told the Golf Channel about his struggle with anxiety and depression. His win in January was seen as a moment of recovery in his career.
Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement (via PGA Tour):
“We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words. The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones.”
Murray had carded 68 and 67 in the first two rounds at the Charles Schwab Challenge before his withdrawal.
Knoxville Open winner Harry Higgs appeals to the “golf community” to be nice to each other after Grayson Murray’s death
Harry Higgs emerged victorious in the recently concluded 2024 Visit Knoxville Open. Higgs’ victory came in the second hole of the playoff when he made a 37-foot eagle putt over Frankie Capan III.
In his speech after winning the tournament, Higgs remembered Grayson Murray and said that he couldn’t sleep the previous night thinking about how to honor Murray. He asked golfers to be “nice to somebody you don’t even know.”
Higgs further said (via Korn Ferry Tour):
“One thing that I kind of thought last night, especially lying in bed is I would challenge everybody here, and I’m going to do this myself as well. Each day say something nice to someone you love and also make it a point to say something nice to somebody you don’t even know.”
He said that everybody has the bandwidth to make a difference:
“I’ve been blessed with great parents and a great support system and I haven’t had other than some frustration at time, any battles mentally. But lord knows how many people do and it’s only ever increasing so if we can, everybody here could be a difference. The difference.”
With the victory at the 2024 Knoxville Open, Higgs has secured a return to the PGA Tour after the performance.