In a shocking turn of events, professional golfer Grayson Murray has tragically passed away from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at his townhouse in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 30-year-old, who had won the PGA Tour twice, is believed to have left his Land Rover running in the ground-floor garage, filling the three-story property with toxic exhaust gases.

According to reports, a concerned neighbor had heard prolonged revving noises coming from Murray's home late on Saturday night. However, when the neighbor went to investigate, the sound had ceased. It was only when locals heard a carbon monoxide alarm blaring that authorities were called to the upscale $800,000 residence around 10:49 am.

Murray's family has confirmed that his death was a suicide. The North Carolina-native had been open about his struggles with alcohol and mental illness, which had impacted his career. He had battled depression, alcoholism, and even admitted to drinking during tournaments and playing while hungover.

The tragic incident occurred just a day after Murray unexpectedly withdrew from the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, citing feeling unwell to his playing partners. Murray's caddie, Jay Green, released a heart-wrenching statement expressing his grief over his loss. Club general manager Kurt Thompson described Murray as a deeply determined individual who had been working towards turning his life around.

Over the past year, Murray had been on a path of recovery, getting sober, requalifying for the PGA Tour, and securing his first victory in seven years at the Sony Open in January. He credited his family and fiancee, Christiana Ritchie, for their unwavering support in his career resurgence.

Murray's tragic demise has left the golfing community in shock and mourning. He was once hailed as a brilliant prospect, winning three consecutive Callaway Junior World Championships and quickly becoming the top-ranked golfer in his age group. Murray turned professional in 2015 and went on to win two PGA Tour titles, the first in 2017 at the Barbasol Championship and the second earlier this year in Hawaii.

His untimely death serves as a devastating reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support within the sports industry. Murray's struggles were no secret, and he bravely spoke out about his mental health battles, emphasizing the need to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness.

The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Murray's death. Meanwhile, Commissioner Jay Monahan expressed his condolences and offered support to Murray's family, while acknowledging the impact that this tragedy has had on the golfing community.

As the golfing world mourns the loss of a talented athlete, Grayson Murray will be remembered for his resilience, his candidness about his struggles, and the legacy he leaves behind.