Makena White's final social media post in honor of boyfriend, golfer Jake Knapp, comes to light after death
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Makena White, the girlfriend of PGA Tour golfer Jake Knapp, was mourned across the golf world on Friday as it was revealed she had died at the age of 28.
White’s final social media post came on Aug. 11, when she celebrated Knapp finishing up his second season.
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Jake Knapp moves in for a kiss from Makena White as he walks down the No. 1 fairway after teeing off during the third round of the Masters Tournament on April 13, 2024. (Adam Cairns/USA TODAY Network)
"Year 2 of first fairway hugs & watching you live out your dreams," she wrote in the caption on Instagram along with a photo of the two walking on the golf course. "Second season in the books — forever grateful to be on this walk with you, here’s to many many many more!
"I looooove you sweet boy, you make it so dang easy to be proud."
The heartbreaking message came to light as her death was revealed on Instagram by a friend.
"Makena was one of a kind," the Friday post read. "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."
Jake Knapp is congratulated by his girlfriend Makena White after shooting a course record 59 in the first round of the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort & Spa on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Jeff Romance / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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