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Makena White, the girlfriend of the Golfer Pga Tour Jake Knapp, has died, confirmed her relatives. She was 28 years old.
“Hello everyone – it’s Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena died earlier this week,” read an article on social networks. “She is already so deeply lacking in her father, family, friends and of course Nelly and Fergie.”
The names Nelly and Fergie refer to the beloved dogs of White.
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Jake Knapp embraces his girlfriend, Makena White, while leaving the 18th green in the first round of Cognizant Classic in Palm Beaches at the PGA National Resort The Champion Race, on February 27, in Palm Beach Gardens, in Florida. (Ben Jared / Pga Tour via Getty Images)
The post also highlighted White’s remarkable capacity to have a lasting impact on others.
“Makena was unique.
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The announcement has also encouraged support for Brain Health & Memory Clinic or Griffin Bell Endowment Fund.
“If you want to honor Makena’s memory, donations to the Brain Health & Memory Clinic or Griffin Bell Endowment Fund would mean a lot.”
Jake Knapp embraces Makena White in the third round of the Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia, April 13, 2024. (Adam Cairns / USA Today Network)
White’s mother, Crystal, began to visit the clinic in 2018, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In an article on social networks in 2022, White announced the death of her mother.
The additional details surrounding the cause of the death of White were not published.
PK Press Club Digital asked for comments from KNAPP representatives but did not immediately answer a response.
Knapp is not part of the American Ryder Cup team in New York. The Fedex St. Jude championship last month marked the last time that Knapp participated in a professional event.
Jake Knapp is congratulated by his girlfriend Makena White after having followed a 59 course record in the first round of 2025 Cognizant Classic in PGA National in Palm Beach, Florida. (Jeff Romance / Palm Beach Post / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Knapp’s birthday in May, White described the golfer as his “best friend”.
White attended the Masters 2024 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, where Knapp equaled 55th place.
