Photo of 17-year-old Grayson Murray at the 2010 Thunderbirds with Jordan Spieth resurfaces after his shocking death: ‘Two confident kids who dreamed of making it to the PGA Tour’

A photo from 2010 featuring teenage golfers Grayson Murray and Jordan Spieth resurfaced following Murray’s tragic passing at the age of 30. The image, taken by photographer Todd Bigelow, shows Murray and Spieth sharing a light moment on the course during the Thunderbirds event.

NBC’s Damon Hack, who accompanied the two on the course that day, reflected on the memory, describing the pair as “confident kids who dreamed of making it to the PGA Tour.” Murray’s death, confirmed as suicide by his family, has left the golfing world in shock, with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan expressing deep sorrow at the loss.

Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner, made headlines with his victory at the Barbasol Championship in 2017 and most recently, the Sony Open in 2024. Despite his achievements on the course, Murray struggled with personal challenges, which he openly discussed in interviews, sharing how he leaned on those close to him during tough times.

His caddie, Jay Green, remembered him as a generous boss and a loyal friend. Murray’s passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from the golfing community, with many mourning the loss of a talented and kind-hearted individual.