Value Report: RBC Canadian Open

I’ve erased and re-wrote the opening to this piece a handful of times because it just is so hard to put the right words down on the Grayson Murray passing from this weekend. From the eyes of an outsider, a 30-year-old PGA Tour winner having a career season would seem like a dream spot to be in, but as we’ve heard from his own stories, Grayson did not define himself from his success on the course. His struggles with addiction and depression were deeply rooted despite being one of the shining talents in golf, but even with the open discussions he led and signs of steps forward, ultimately it still did not prove to be enough. It’s a heartbreaking reality that so many deal with, and the world has never been as hard as it is right now for those that fight that battle. As a contributor to ETR, as a member of our golf community, as a diehard fan of this game, what I can offer is always an opportunity to talk. My direct messages are always open for a genuine conversation, and I would confidently say that so many of us in this space would be willing to do the same. Because it may not take just one person to open up to, it could take thousands and we all can challenge ourselves to be our best to each other, as that one word of encouragement could make all the difference in the world.