DUBLIN, Ohio — Grayson Murray, who died by suicide on Could 25, will preserve his Official World Golf Rating till after the Vacationers Championship on June 23, a supply advised The Related Press on Tuesday.
Grayson was at No. 61 on the earth this week, and given the rolling two-year system, he might climb again into the highest 60 briefly.
Murray’s rating issues as a result of the OWGR shall be used once more Sunday for the highest 60 gamers not already exempt for subsequent week’s U.S. Open. A type of spots will go to Robert MacIntyre, who went from No. 76 to No. 39 by successful the Canadian Open.
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There’s a mathematical probability Murray would transfer again into the highest 60, although it’s unlikely with so many gamers proper behind him who’re on the Memorial.
The OWGR formally mentioned it’s “at the moment discussing how this delicate merchandise may very well be managed.”
In keeping with an e-mail from the USGA because it pertains to that exemption class, Murray can be faraway from the OWGR listing used to find out the highest 60, a sign that it might go to No. 61 if that participant is not already within the area.
There’s precedent for maintaining a golfer within the rankings following a sudden loss of life; Payne Stewart died in a airplane crash on Oct. 25, 1999, when he was No. 8 on the earth, and remained ranked for a further three weeks earlier than his identify was eliminated.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
