PGA Tour player Grayson Murray, 30, dies after withdrawing from tournament

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PGA golfer Grayson Murray died on Saturday at the age of 30, shortly after withdrawing in the middle of this weekend's tournament.

Murray played 16 holes in the second round Charles Schwab Challenge before withdrawing due to an "illness," according to the Tour — he shot a two-under 68 on Thursday.

"We were devastated to learn — and are heartbroken to share — that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words," PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan wrote in a statement.

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Grayson Murray hits a tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas.  (Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

"The PGA TOUR is a family, and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same. We mourn Grayson and pray for comfort for his loved ones."

Monahan added that he reached out to Murray's parents to offer condolences, and the tour has provided grievance counselors.

"They asked that we continue with tournament play," Monahan said of Murray's parents. "They were adamant that Grayson would want us to do so. As difficult as it will be, we want to respect their wishes."

Grayson Murray competes during the first round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, May 16, in Louisville, Ky.  (David Cannon/Getty Images)

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Murray bogeyed his final three holes before withdrawing — he was the 58th-ranked player in the world.

He had two wins in his career on tour, including this year's Sony Open in