Jake Knapp's girlfriend watches golfer's 'dramatic' final putt to wrap 1st PGA Tour win
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Makena White, Jake Knapp’s girlfriend, got a firsthand look at her boyfriend wrapping up the first PGA Tour victory of his career at the Mexico Open on Sunday.
White was on the 18th green watching Knapp finish his round.
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Jake Knapp, of the United States, and his girlfriend Makena White pose with his trophy during the award ceremony after winning the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
"This would be so sweet," White was heard saying to one of her friends as Knapp tried to wrap up the round.
Knapp’s putt would sit on the lip of the cup. White laughed and said, "So dramatic."
She then watched in disbelief and joined him on the green for the celebration. He finished even in the fourth round and 19-under par for the tournament. He was two strokes ahead of Finland’s Sami Valimaki and five strokes ahead of American Justin Lower and German Stephan Jäger.
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Knapp and White celebrated the moment with a kiss, and the two posed with the trophy together. White flew from Canada to Mexico to watch the final round. According to NBC, the two have been dating for six months.
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Jake Knapp, of the United States, kisses his girlfriend Makena White after winning the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
"I didn't have my best stuff today, that's for sure," he said afterward. "I knew I was going to be a nervous wreck. I knew it was going to be tough."
Knapp spent