5 personalities the golf world lost in 2024 ft. Grayson Murray

The year 2024 was bittersweet for golf fans as the sport celebrated triumphs, milestones, and incredible moments, but also bid farewell to a number of prominent figures. The golf world will never forget their legacies and will continue to honor and cherish their names.

Here's a look at five personalities whose absence will be felt in the golf community for years to come:

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#1. Grayson Murray

Grayson Murray, Sony Open in Hawaii (Image via Getty)

Grayson Murray had always been open about his injuries and mental health struggles. In May this year, the PGA Tour star had two holes left to play on the second day of the Charles Schwab Challenge when he withdrew from the event.

A few hours later, he was found unresponsive in his Florida home. The next day, his family announced that he had taken his own life at the age of 30. Murray was battling an addiction to alcohol, actively spoke out about the issues, and helped anyone in need.

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#2. Chi Chi Rodriguez

Chi Chi Rodriguez, 1990 Transamerica Senior Golf Championship (Image via Getty)

Juan Antonio "Chi Chi" Rodriguez was an eight-time winner on the PGA Tour. The Puerto Rican golfer was indicted in the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1992 for claiming over 30 victories and his contributions towards growing the sport.

He passed away in August 2024 at the age of 88. Rodriguez is survived by his foundation which helps children from low-income families and minority backgrounds develop skills to help them secure a bright future.

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#3. Susie Maxwell Berning

Susie Maxwell Berning, 1972 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship (Image via Getty)

Susie Maxwell Berning was a prominent figure in shaping the LPGA Tour to be what it is today. With eleven LPGA titles, she was indicted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2022. She also won three US Women's Open titles.

She passed away in October at the age of 83 after a long battle with lung cancer. After retiring in 1996, she spent time teaching and inspiring other golfers at the Nicholas-Flick Golf Academy.

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#4. Peter Oosterhuis

Nick Faldo and Peter Oosterhuis, 1977 Ryder Cup (Image via Getty)

Peter Oosterhuis was a respected PGA Tour and European Tour golfer (now known as the DP World Tour) turned broadcaster. Fans best know him for his coverage of the 17th hole at Augusta National for the Masters.

He was a part of six Ryder Cup teams and took his passion for the game into announcing for CBS Sports. After broadcasting for more than 15 years, Oosterhuis retired in 2014 to cope with eary-onset Alzheimer's. According to his family, he passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 75, just one day short of his 76th birthday.

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#5. Mark Carnevale

Mark Carnevale, SiriusXM Broadcasts From The Masters (Image via Getty)

Mark Carnevale had turned professional in 1983 and played in only ten events. He bears the 1992 Chattanooga Classic as his lone victory. The former PGA Tour Rookie of the Year held several roles in the industry as an administator and as a broadcaster.

The Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio host was also known for his role as the tournament director of the Virginia Beach Open. Carnevale passed away in July at the age of 64.