Golfer Harry Higgs delivers powerful speech about Grayson Murray: 'Everybody here could be the difference'

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Harry Higgs came out victorious after a playoff at the Visit Knoxville Open on the Korn Ferry Tour Sunday afternoon, but he didn't deliver the typical closing remarks one would do after winning a golf tournament.

Instead, he took the time to address the loss of Grayson Murray, whose parents confirmed Sunday in a statement that he "took his own life" on Saturday. Murray was 30 years old and had finished his second round at the Charles Schwab Challenge on the PGA Tour on Friday, though he withdrew citing an illness. 

The sports world was in total shock to learn of Murray's passing, especially the PGA Tour, as it suggested shutting down play until Murray's parents agreed to keep things going after speaking with commissioner Jay Monahan. 

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Harry Higgs plays his shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Visit Knoxville Open at Holston Hills Country Club on May 26, 2024, in Tennessee. (Brennan Asplen/Getty Images)

Though the Korn Ferry Tour is the step just below the PGA Tour in terms of competition level, Murray was once on the circuit, battling for his Tour card like every professional golfer dreams. 

Higgs took the time to not just remember Murray, but also deliver a powerful message for everyone present for the speech and those watching at home. 

"I just have a message, so forgive me if things get a little deep," Higgs began his speech. "We lost yesterday morning one of our own. I don’t know if you guys heard