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Jake Knapp’s Girlfriend Makena White Dies at 28

A friend announced the news on her Instagram, requesting memorial donations to two Ontario charities.

Overview

  • The statement was posted Friday during Ryder Cup opening-day coverage, noting she died earlier this week.
  • No cause of death or further details have been disclosed, and Knapp had not publicly commented in initial reports.
  • The post asked those wishing to honor her to donate to the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic and the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund.
  • Tributes from the golf community followed, with CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis remembering White’s warmth and generosity.
  • White, a Canadian McMaster University graduate who worked in surgical sales, had dated Knapp since August 2023 and was frequently seen at his career milestones, including his 2024 Mexico Open win and his bogey‑free 59 in February 2025.