Grayson Murray withdrew with two holes to play in the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in May. A day later, Murray’s parents released a statement that the 30-year-old tour pro was lost to suicide.

Murray battled anxiety and depression throughout his life, yet didn’t let his struggles overshadow his love for the game, and love for others. His loss is a tragedy and an opportunity to reflect on what he meant to the golf world, as evidenced by our own Joel Beall’s story documenting his life and what his death means to the golf community.

Similarly, we hope the following tributes to others that golf lost in 2024—talented legends, prolific writers and teachers of all shapes and sizes—can in a small way pay homage to their lives and highlight how golf connects us all. Those mentioned below cared about the game and tried to better it through hard work, stellar play and thoughtful analysis.

Jack Burke Jr., Jan. 19, 100

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A two-time major champ (1956 Masters and 1956 PGA Championship) who eventually made the World Golf Hall of Fame. Won 16 PGA Tour events between 1950 and 1963, and was on five successive American Ryder Cup teams from 1951 to 1959, serving as playing captain in 1957. Won seven of his eight Ryder Cup matches with his only loss coming in singles in 1957. Founded Champions Golf Club along with Jimmy Demaret in Houston, which eventually hosted the 1967 Ryder Cup and the 1969 U.S. Open. Went on to coach many PGA Tour stars, including Phil Mickelson, in putting. Shares a permanent locker at Augusta National with Tiger Woods.

Bob Stricker, Jan. 24, 86

Father of 12-time PGA Tour winner Steve Stricker. The Wisconsin native was an electrician and member of the Edgerton Fire Department for 20 years. Also a strong golfer in his own right, playing for Edgerton High School in the 1950s. “I don’t know if we did anything special,” Bob Stricker told Golf Digest in 2012. “We tried to instill in our boys that people like it if you say hi to them even if you don’t know who they are.”

Carl Weathers, Feb. 2, 76

NFL linebacker who eventually turned to acting and became an Emmy-nominated performer. Best known for his role as boxer Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise, Weathers became a favorite among golf fans as instructor Chubbs Peterson in the movie “Happy Gilmore,” teaching Happy how to play golf and, most importantly, to putt. Had a golf tournament named after him posthumously: Directors Guild Foundation Carl Weathers Memorial Golf Tournament. An all-around athlete who did boxing, football, gymnastics, judo, soccer and wrestling while growing up, and later received a master’s in theatre arts from San Diego State while also helping the Aztecs win the 1969 Pasadena Bowl.

Steve Donahue, Feb. 3, 66

Lifelong golf obsessive who covered the sport for Golf Digest, Senior Golf Magazine and the Waterbury Republican American. Played at least one round of golf in every state as well as nearly 1,000 courses, ultimately becoming a Golf Digest Course Rater. Member of the Golf Writers of America Association who received the Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement award three years in a row and the American Society of Business Press Editors award for editorial excellence. Baseball fanatic as well who visited every MLB ballpark in the U.S.

Alastair Cochran, March 10, 94

A leading golf scientist and co-author of Search for the Perfect Swing, which quickly became one of the most widely referenced golf science research books in the history of the game. Former lead consultant to the R&A’s Implements and Ball committee. Ph.D in nuclear physics and former scratch golfer. Ultimately became Callaway’s senior vice president for research and development and then the vice president of advanced research and innovation at Titleist.

Joe Flaherty, April 1, 82

Oh man. Worshipped Joe growing up. Always had me and my brother laughing. Count Floyd, Guy Caballero. Any move he made. He crushed as border guard in Stripes. Couldn’t be more fun to have him heckle me on the golf course. The nicest guy you could know. Genius of a comedian. And a… pic.twitter.com/DaAV9RqkEr

— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) April 2, 2024

Iconic “Happy Gilmore” actor known for heckling Adam Sandler’s golf legend. Flaherty was also a beloved comedian known for his work on the Canadian sketch show “SCTV” and his roles in “Freaks and Geeks,” “Back to the Future Part II,” “Stripes” and “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” Served in the U.S. Air Force for four years before diving into acting.

Stephanie Sparks, April 13, 50

Chris Condon

LPGA Tour pro and All-American at Duke University who eventually became an on-air personality for the Golf Channel. Impressive amateur career included wins at the Women’s Western Amateur, Women’s Eastern Amateur, the West Virginia State Amateur and the 1992 North and South Women’s Amateur at Pinehurst.

Peter Oosterhuis, May 2, 75

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British golfer and broadcaster who won on the PGA Tour and European Tour, and finished runner-up at the Open Championship twice. Also a T-3 at the 1973 Masters. Won the 1981 Canadian Open by one stroke over Bruce Lietzke, Jack Nicklaus and Andy North. Covered the PGA Tour for Sky Sports and covered the Open Championship for the BBC. Eventually became the lead analyst for the Golf Channel’s coverage of the European Tour and then became a key member of CBS Sports golf broadcast team.

Security guard for a vendor at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., killed in traffic accident outside the club during the PGA Championship. Known for his “generous heart” and dedicated way of life. Big supporter of the Bluegrass Center for Autism, which provides individualized one-on-one treatment for children and young adults on the autism spectrum.

Grayson Murray, May 25, 30

Cliff Hawkins

Two-time PGA Tour winner who tragically took his own life at just 30 years old. Won the 2017 Barbasol Championship by one stroke and the 2024 Sony Open in Hawaii in a playoff over Ben An and Keegan Bradley. Battled alcoholism, anxiety and depression over his life; known for his kind heart and immense talent.

Mark Carnevale, July 21, 64

PGA Tour winner and Rookie of the Year in 1992 over fellow rookies Phil Mickelson and David Toms. Won the 1992 Chattanooga Classic by two strokes. Went on to become a commentator for SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio and tournament director of the Nationwide Tour’s Virginia Beach Open.

Richard Helmstetter, July 25, 82

Callaway visionary and club-making guru known for designing the Big Bertha driver and dozens of other products. Had the title of senior executive vice president and principal architect of innovation. Instrumental in changing not only the size of drivers but also the materials—from steel to titanium and carbon composite. Always strived for “mingei, a pleasing, flowing, organic divinity that makes my creations unique.”

Chi Chi Rodríguez, Aug. 8, 88

Eight-time PGA Tour winner, 22-time Senior Tour winner and World Golf Hall of Famer known for his flair and showmanship on the course. Began his life in a poor town in Puerto Rico and ended up as one of the more decorated players in history. Even served as the Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., in 1995. Fashioned a golf club growing up, more or less, from a guava branch and used it to hit tin cans. Humanitarian who started the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation in Clearwater, Fla., for disadvantaged youth.

Terry Inslee, Aug. 16, 84

A beloved Golf Digest course-ranking panelist and prolific golfer. Since 2000, he had evaluated 1,624 golf courses for Golf Digest and played almost every course that was a candidate for our America’s 100 Greatest rankings. Once planned an 86-day trip, driving 11,600 miles across 12 states, playing 104 courses.

Susie Maxwell Berning, Oct. 2, 93

Martin Mills

Four-time major champ and 11-time LPGA Tour winner inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Won three U.S. Women’s Open, including in back-to-back years (1972 and 1973). Known for balancing golf and life, becoming a pioneer for working moms om the LPGA Tour, even playing while pregnant. Became a teaching pro after her playing career with the Nicholas-Flick Golf Academy, The Reserve Club in Palm Springs and Maroon Creek Country Club in Aspen.

Nancy McDaniel, Oct. 23, 57

Served as the Cal-Berkeley women’s golf coach for 29 years after answering an ad she read in a golf magazine. Led Golden Bears to 10 NCAA Championship appearances, 22 NCAA regionals, the 2003 Pac-10 Championship and the 2012 Pac-12 Championship. Former star golfer at the University of Washington. Named the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Coach of the Year as well as Golfweek’s Coach of the Year in 2003. Inducted into the WGCA Hall of Fame in 2016 and was voted into the Cal Athletics Hall of Fame this year.

Jeff Babineau, Dec. 9, 62

Past president, secretary and longtime GWAA member who covered more than 100 majors and 12 Ryder Cups over his time at Golfweek, Augusta National, the PGA Tour, the PGA of America and other golf outlets. Also served on the board of directors for Folds of Honor, a non-profit that raises money for children who have lost a military parent.

Phil Hancock, Dec. 12, 71

PGA Tour winner who overcame persistent back ailments to play full-time on tour. Won the 1980 Colgate Hall of Fame Classic at Pinehurst No. 2 by one stroke over Scott Simpson. Received All-SEC honors for four consecutive years as a Florida Gator and was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. Was a club pro in Florida and Alabama post-pro career.

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