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Pro golfer Jake Knapp is breaking his silence following the tragic death of his girlfriend, Makena White. She was 28.
“Makena was such a thoughtful person whose selflessness toward others is something I will always appreciate," Knapp wrote in a statement to People. "We shared so many unforgettable memories together and now that she’s no longer with us, it’s a tough reality to comprehend. She had an incredible family, great friends, and her fun, outgoing energy will be missed by all of us. It’s an understatement to say how hard all of this is to process for everyone who knew Mak, especially her family and friends, who deserve privacy and respect during this difficult time.”
A friend of Makena's took to her Instagram page to announce the tragic death. The cause of death was not disclosed.
"This is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier this week. She is already so deeply missed by her Dad, her family, her friends, and of course by Nelly and Fergie," the post read. "Makena was one of a kind. She had this rare way of making you feel special, and her huge heart was always overflowing with love. To be loved by Makena was a gift; one that came with endless laughter, so much joy, and a healthy sprinkling of chaos as we tried to keep up with her travel schedule."
In lieu of flowers, Makena's friend says donations can be made to the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic or the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund.
"We love you Mak," the post closed. "We’ll miss you always, and we’ll be looking for you in the sunset 💛."
Her previous health problems
White had previously posted on X a photo of her Apple Watch showing an elevated heart rate. Calling attending the US Open "golf's longest day," White shared that she has tachycardic, which is when the heart beats fast.
(By dialled I mean tachycardic) #golfslongestday https://t.co/4d20oo3Z0B pic.twitter.com/nv9CDf3s7i
— Makena (@makenawhite) June 2, 2025
The irony of being at a cardiac surgery conference (for my job) while wearing a holter monitor for your own heart defect is pretty funny. Great networking opener though! pic.twitter.com/unvPpEOWzm
— Makena (@makenawhite) May 23, 2025
She had also posted a photo in May showing her wearing a monitor that records her heart activity.
“The irony of being at a cardiac surgery conference (for my job) while wearing a holter monitor for your own heart defect is pretty funny,” she tweeted.
Knapp and White's Relationship History
According to reports, Knapp and White started dating in August 2023. They went public with the relationship in 2024 following his PGA Tour win at the Mexico Open.
He finished tied for 62nd at his last tournament, the St. Jude Championship, and he expressed disappointment at finishing 5-over-par.
"Not the finish I wanted for my season but lots of things to be proud of this year. Already getting the gears turning on what work needs to get done this offseason. Thank you to everyone for all the love and support during this year. Next year, we go again ," he wrote on Instagram.
Knapp, 31, had four top-10 finishes this season and finished 55th in the FedEx Cup standings. The UCLA alumni earned $3,012,401 on the tour this season.
Knapp finished 39th in the Ryder Cup U.S. team rankings with 3,128.46 points. The Ryder Cup got underway Friday at Bethpage Black on Long Island, New York.
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