Parents of late Grayson Murray, reigning Sony Open champion, launch foundation in his honor

Eric and Terry Murray, parents of the late Grayson Murray, the reigning champion at this week's Sony Open in Hawaii, announced Monday the launch of the Grayson Murray Foundation in their son's honor.

Murray died May 25, 2024, at the age of 30 after he took his own life. He was open through his life about his battles with anxiety, depression and addiction, and the foundation was created with the hopes of supporting those with mental health and addiction challenges.

“Grayson touched the hearts of so many by sharing his own mental health challenges,” Eric and Terry Murray said in a release. “He utilized his platform as a multi-time champion on the PGA Tour to reach and inspire those in need, and we are determined to continue his generosity and unwavering commitment to help make a difference in the lives of others.”

The foundation aims to create a noticeable impact on mental health and addiction care by supporting innovative research, expanding access to essential services and fostering a culture of understanding inspired by Murray’s legacy of compassion, resilience and hope.

Murray had five victories across the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour, including a playoff win last year at the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club. Following his passing, stories of Murray’s generosity and desire to help others emerged and through the Grayson Murray Foundation, his family is determined to fulfill his dream.

“Grayson envisioned creating a foundation dedicated to ‘helping the ones that want to be helped but might not have the help they need financially,'" Grayson Murray Foundation president Jeff Maness said in a release. “As Grayson bravely faced his own experiences with depression and addiction, he witnessed first-hand the challenges that greet those who seek help, both financially and from an accessibility standpoint. Grayson was intent on using his position as a PGA Tour player to help others, and through the Grayson Murray Foundation, we honor him as we carry forward his mission.”

Based in Murray’s hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, the Grayson Murray Foundation is led by his family and longtime team members. The board includes Murray’s mother Terry (treasurer), sister Erica Robinson (secretary), longtime manager Kevin Canning (vice president) and family friend Jeff Maness (president).

In addition to the financial impact and resources the Grayson Murray Foundation will provide for others experiencing mental health and addiction issues, the Foundation aims to inspire kindness, empathy and acceptance for all.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Parents of late Grayson Murray launch foundation in his honor