Scottie Scheffler in bits over Grayson Murray death: "Wish we could have done more"

World number one Scottie Scheffler says he wishes he could have done more for Grayson Murray. 

Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner, was found dead on 25 May hours after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge.

Scheffler had just finished playing his round at Colonial Country Club when the tragic news filtered through. 

Murray's parents later confirmed their son took his own life. 

His funeral was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, on 3 May. 

And Scheffler offered some words about the golfer at Muirfield Village in a tribute ceremony before this week's signature event. 

PGA Tour members, caddies, officials and tournament staff gathered to remember Murray. 

Commissioner Jay Monahan was in tears as he spoke of the 'profound loss'. 

A bagpiper playing 'Amazing Grace' ended the ceremony. 

Asked what it meant to him to be asked to speak about Murray ahead of the Memorial Tournament, Scheffler said the last 10 days have been tough. 

"I think your mind always goes to I think we all wish we could have done more for him, wish we could have done things differently," he said. 

"Your mind just kind of goes to what you could have done to prevent this from happening." 

Scheffler described Murray as a sweet guy who was fun to be around. 

There is no denying Murray, at times, was a bit of a controversial character. 

But since his death stories of his generosity have been shared in abundance. 

"He worked hard on and off the golf course, he got the most out of himself," Scheffler added. 

"It was really fun getting to know him the last few months as he was trying to -- you know, marriage was around the corner for him. 

"He had his fiancée and he was trying to get his fiancée involved in life out here, and he was trying to really be the best version of himself and be a great husband. 

"He was looking forward to marriage, he was looking forward to one day becoming a dad. 

"It pains me that he's no longer with us. I tried to do my best to honour him today."

Scheffler was speaking to reporters for the first time since charges against him were dropped following his arrest outside Valhalla Golf Club before the second round of the PGA Championship. 

The 27-year-old said he was confident the charges would be dropped from the get-go. 

Asked how relieved he was now the saga is over, Scheffler said: "It was definitely a bit of a relief, but not total relief because that's something that will always, I think, kind of stick with me. 

"That mug shot, I'm sure is not going anywhere anytime soon."

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