Grayson Murray Last Days before He Died.

Star golfer Grayson Murray, known for his openness about his mental health struggles, experienced significant positive changes in the months leading up to his unexpected death on May 25. Murray had recently celebrated his newfound sobriety from alcohol. In a heartfelt Instagram post in July, he announced, “78 days ago I had my last drink. I was 648th in the world. Flash forward and I’m 156th in the world. I’ve put in a lot of hard work in other areas of my life since then as well.”

His life had also improved personally; Murray was engaged and performing well professionally, as confirmed by the PGA Tour. His last playing partner, Peter Malnati, reflected on Murray’s journey: “You look at Grayson, and you see someone who has physically outwardly struggled in the past, and he’s been open about it, and he seemed to kind of get his life back to a place where he’s feeling good about things; it’s just so sad,” Malnati told CBS Sports, emotionally.

The PGA Tour announced Murray’s death at the age of 30, occurring on the morning of May 25. Although the cause of death was not disclosed, TMZ reported that he had withdrawn from a Texas tournament the previous day due to an unspecified “illness.”

In October 2023, Murray shared his excitement about the future in an Instagram post: “What an incredible 30th birthday trip with my favorite people. Can’t wait what this decade brings me. GOD IS GREAT.”

Murray’s Instagram post about his sobriety was filled with inspirational words: “If something is holding you back from something great it’s about making sacrifices,” he wrote. “I got a long ways to go to achieve my ultimate goals but I’m living proof that a little change can be the difference in something great in your life. All it takes is self-discipline and a great support team.” Friends and fans showed their support, with one commenting, “Congrats on your sobriety, relationship with Jesus and your fiancé and the win!! Looking forward to seeing you.”

In May 2023, Murray opened up about his struggles with depression and anxiety in an Instagram video, expressing his desire to help others facing similar issues. “Yeah my parents have been through, you know, hell and back basically for the last six years with me fighting some mental stuff,” he said. “And it’s not easy on me and the people around me who love me. They don’t like to see me down. They’ve been my number one supporters, and everyone has their battles and sometimes people are able to hide them and function, and sometimes you’re not.”

Murray believed in societal progress regarding mental health acceptance. “I think our society is getting better at accepting that it’s okay to not be okay type deal, and I’ve embraced that type of mentality. I’m not ashamed I go through depression and anxiety. I know I’ve helped people out in the past through my social media DMs. People message me and that’s you know. I can use my platform to continue to help with things like that.”

Grayson Murray’s journey reflects both his personal and professional achievements despite his ongoing mental health battles. His willingness to share his story inspired many and demonstrated the importance of support and self-discipline in overcoming personal challenges.