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Makena White, the girlfriend of PGA Tour golfer Jake Knapp, was mourned over the golf world on Friday when it was revealed that she had died at the age of 28.
White’s last social media post came on August 11 when she celebrated Knapp and finished her second season.
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Jake Knapp moves in for a kiss from Makena White as he walks down the No. 1 Fairway after Trent during the third round of the Masters Tournament on April 13, 2024. (Adam Cairns/USA Today Network)
“Year 2 of First Fairway Hugs & Watching You Live Your Dreams,” she wrote in the caption on Instagram along with a photo of the two that go on the golf course. “The second season in the books – eternally grateful to be on this walk with you, here are many many many more!
“I loooooove your sweet boy, you make it so dang easy to be proud.”
The heartbreaking message emerged when her death was revealed on Instagram by a friend.
“Makena was one of a kind,” read the Friday post. “She had this rare way to make you feel special, and her enormous heart was always crowded by love. Being loved by Makena was a gift; one that came with infinite laughter, so much joy and a healthy sprinkling of chaos as we tried to keep up with her travel plan.”
Jake Knapp is congratulated by his girlfriend Makena White after shooting a course record 59 in the first round of Cognizant Classic in Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort & Spa on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Jeff Romance / USA Today Network via Imag images)
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Knapp broke his silence through his manager.
“It is an understatement to say how hard all this is to treat for everyone who knew MAK, especially her family and friends who deserve privacy and respect in this difficult time,” read a statement to Associated Press.
“Makena was such a thought -provoking person whose selflessness towards others is something I would always appreciate. We shared so many unforgettable memories together, and now that she is no longer with us, it is a tough reality to understand.
Jake Knapp squeezes his girlfriend, Makena White, while going from the 18th green during the first round of Cognizant Classic in Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort The Champion Course on February 27, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Ben Jared/PGA Tour via Getty Images)
“She had an incredible family, good friends, and her funny, outgoing energy will be missed by all of us.”
