Makena White, girlfriend of golfer Jake Knapp, dies

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Makena White, 28, the girlfriend of PGA Tour player Jake Knapp, has died; her death was revealed in late September 2025 via an Instagram post by a friend. Fox News reports her final social-media message was posted on Aug. 11, 2025, celebrating Knapp finishing his second PGA season; Knapp’s manager issued a statement to The Associated Press asking for privacy and praising her character.

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Makena White's final social media post in honor of boyfriend, golfer Jake Knapp, comes to light after death

Fox News September 27, 2025

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Makena White was 28 years old at the time of her death.
Her final Instagram post came on August 11, 2025, celebrating Jake Knapp completing his second PGA Tour season and including the line: 'I looooove you sweet boy, you make it so dang easy to be proud.'
Her death was revealed by a friend on Instagram in late September 2025 and a manager for Jake Knapp issued a statement to The Associated Press asking for privacy.