“This would be so sweet,” said Makena White as her boyfriend, Jake Knapp , stood on the 18th at the Mexico Open’24 for his final putt. Her words came true seconds later, when Jake won his first Tour event. This win was extra special as the couple made their relationship public there. Who knew at the time that this would be Knapp’s first and last win she’ll ever see?

Makena White, at just the age of 28, passed away earlier this week. The news has left the whole golf community at a loss for words. The details of her death have not been revealed yet. The news, however, came to light due to her dear friend, who took to her Instagram account and shared the news of her death.

“Hi everyone – this is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier th

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