PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp\u2019s girlfriend, Makena White, died earlier this week. <\/p>\n
She was just 28. <\/p>\n
White\u2019s friend announced the news on the golfer\u2019s Instagram page on Friday.<\/p>\n
Jake Knapp (L.) and Makena White had been dating for two years. Instagram \/ @ makenawhite91<\/p>\n
\u201cHi everyone \u2013 this is Makena\u2019s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier this week,\u201d the post read<\/a>. \u201cShe is already so deeply missed by her Dad, her family, her friends, and of course by Nelly and Fergie.<\/p>\n \u201cMakena was one of a kind. 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.\u201d <\/p>\n Makena White died earlier this week at 28 years old. instagram\/makenawhite91<\/p>\n The cause of death was not revealed. <\/p>\n Knapp, 31, won the Mexico Open in February of last year, marking his only PGA Tour win. <\/p>\n An American, he is currently the No. 80-ranked golfer in the world. <\/p>\n Jake Knapp is a one-time PGA Tour winner. Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Knapp and White were dating for two years, and went public with their relationship after Knapp won the Mexico Open last year.<\/p>\n Just six weeks ago, White posted a heartfelt message on Instagram to Knapp. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cYear 2 of first fairway hugs & watching you live out your dreams,\u201d White wrote<\/a>. \u201cSecond season in the books \u2014 forever grateful to be on this walk with you, here\u2019s to many many many more! Condolence messages poured in on White\u2019s Instagram. <\/p>\n \u201cGetting to know Makena was one of my favorite parts of this last year,\u201d CBS gold reporter Amanda Balionis wrote. \u201cSo much laughter, passion and she never met a stranger. I will miss her light\u2026 it touched so many.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cWhat a light she was,\u201d golf reporter Dan Rapaport wrote. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t
I looooove you sweet boy, you make it so dang easy to be proud.\u201d <\/p>\n