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Jake Knapp’s Girlfriend, Makena White, Sent a Love Message to the Golfer in the Tragic Final Post

2025-09-27 40 Dailymotion

THE girlfriend of top US golfer Jake Knapp sent a heartbreaking message in her final post before her tragic death.

It was announced that Makena White had passed away on Friday afternoon at the age of just 28.

She died earlier this week in mysterious circumstances.

The devastating news comes on the first day of the Ryder Cup as Team USA takes on Europe.

Just six weeks before her death, Makena sent a love message to Knapp on Instagram.

The post was the final one before the tragic announcement on Friday.

It told of how well their relationship was going and how she was looking ahead to "many more" years together.

"Year 2 of first fairway hugs & watching you live out your dreams," she wrote.

"Second season in the books.

"Forever grateful to be on this walk with you, here’s to man,y ma,ny many more!

"I looooove, you sweet. You make it so dang easy to be proud."

Earlier today, a friend took over her Instagram account to announce her passing.

"Hi everyone - this is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier this week," it said.

"She is already so deeply missed by her Dad, her family, her friends, and of course by Nelly and Fergie.

"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.