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Makena White, Girlfriend of Jake Knapp, Dies at 28
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Makena White passed away suddenly at age 28, as confirmed in a moving Instagram post by a close friend. Girlfriend of PGA golfer Jake Knapp, she was known for her huge heart and spirit. Donations can be made in her memory to brain health organizations. The golf world mourns.
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00:00Makina White's story is one that's touched the entire golf community.
00:04She was more than just the girlfriend of PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp.
00:08She was a vibrant, loving presence who left her mark wherever she went.
00:13Makina and Jake started dating in 2023, and if you followed the tour,
00:18you saw her cheering from the sidelines, especially during that unforgettable Mexico Open win
00:24and the time Jake shot a historic 59 at the Cognizant Classic.
00:28Her reaction that day went viral, laughing, celebrating and even joking about skipping work
00:34just to support the man she loved.
00:37Born in Ottawa, Canada, Makina was an impressive force off the course too.
00:42She worked in surgical sales, assisting surgeons in the operating room,
00:46and held a degree in communications and software engineering from McMaster University.
00:51She was passionate, driven, and always up for a challenge,
00:55whether it was in her career or on the golf course,
00:58where she rediscovered her own love for the game.
01:01But above all, it was Makina's warmth, her positive energy,
01:06and her love for people that stood out most.
01:09Friends, family, and fellow golf fans remember her for her joy,
01:14her support, and the way she made everyone feel seen and included.
01:19Makina's sudden passing at just 28 is a heartbreaking loss,
01:22not just for Jake or her loved ones, but for the entire golf world.
01:27Her family has asked that donations be made in her memory to brain health causes,
01:32a cause close to their hearts.
01:35Today, I just want to say,
01:37Makina, you made a difference,
01:39and your spirit will always be part of this game.
01:42If you want to hear more heartfelt stories from the world of golf,
01:46make sure to subscribe.
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