On May 25, 2024, the professional golf community was shocked and saddened by the news of Grayson Murray's passing. As talented young golfer finding success on the PGA TOUR, Grayson seemingly had it all. But mental health and substance abuse had been a struggle for him, and ultimately lost his life to suicide.
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Mental health is a struggle for so many in the Kansas City community. It's often times a struggle people deal with in silence. Grayson knew that struggle too well, but despite his own battles, he would always make time for others. To everyone who met him, they knew Grayson believed in the importance to "be kind to one another." Because we never know what a person is really going through.
Grayson became a part of the Kansas City golf family when he won the 2023 AdventHealth Championship, helping propel him to the PGA TOUR the following year. To honor his legacy, AdventHealth and the AdventHealth Championship, in partnership with the Grayson Murray Foundation, have created an award in his honor to recognize a person or organization in the Kansas City community and a current Korn Ferry Tour player or caddie who embody the kindness and compassion Grayson showed everyone around him. ​
2023 AdventHealth Championship winner Grayson Murray
Nominations for this inaugural award are now open.
Please fill out the form to officially nominate a recipient. One winner for both the community and Korn Ferry Tour player/caddie award will be recognized during the closing ceremonies of the 2025 AdventHealth Championship on Sunday, May 18, at Blue Hills Country Club.
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Selection Criteria
Community Award
Korn Ferry Tour Player/Caddie Award
Who qualifies?
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A person who takes an authentic and vested interest in the wellbeing of their fellow community members
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Or a group, who supports the most vulnerable and marginalized populations
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who face mental health and substance abuse challenges
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A leader within the community in supporting and accepting of those struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges
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Embodies the spirit of kindness, compassion and empathy, despite differences in age, background, or circumstance
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Giving of their time, knowledge, or guidance to help others​
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Who qualifies?
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Someone who takes an authentic and vested interest in the wellbeing of others around them
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Embodies the spirit of kindness, compassion and empathy, despite differences in age, background, or circumstance
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Giving of their time, knowledge, or guidance to help and mentor others
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Make others feel seen, welcomed and appreciated
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An active player or caddie on the Korn Ferry Tour and participating in that year’s AdventHealth Championship​​
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Selection Process
Nominations will for the community award will be accepted May 1-10, and can be submitted via digital form on the official AdventHealth Championship website. Player/Caddie nominations will be collected prior to the Championship & during check-in May 12-14.
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Selection committee:
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Rick Amos, AdventHealth Championship Tournament Director
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Sam Huenergardt, AdventHealth Midwest Region CEO
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Rennie McKinney, Administrative Director Behavorial Health
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Laurie McCormack, Executive Director AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation
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Grayson Murray Foundation / family representative
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PGA TOUR Rules Official
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PGA TOUR representative
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Mike Wagner, Tournament Chairperson Blue Hills Country Club
