Overview

• An announcement on Sept. 26 from a friend on White’s Instagram said she died earlier in the week and is deeply missed by her family and friends.
• No cause or circumstances of death have been disclosed, and reports note the situation remains developing as Knapp has not issued a public statement.
• The news surfaced as the Ryder Cup opened at Bethpage Black, drawing widespread attention across the golf community.
• Tributes appeared online, including messages from CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis and golf writer Dan Rapaport remembering White’s warmth and presence.
• White, a Canadian who graduated from McMaster University and worked in surgical sales, was often seen supporting Knapp at major moments such as his 2024 Mexico Open win and his bogey-free 59 at the Cognizant Classic in February 2025.