In her final Instagram post, Makena White wrote a heartfelt message for her boyfriend, PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp, just weeks before her death at 28 years old.
White, who was dating Knapp for two years, posted a tribute to their relationship back in August.
“Year 2 of first fairway hugs & watching you live out your dreams,” White wrote on Aug. 11. “Second season in the books — forever grateful to be on this walk with you, here’s to many many many more! I looooove you sweet boy, you make it so dang easy to be proud.”
A friend of White announced her death, which happened earlier this week.
“Hi everyone – this is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier this week,” the post on Friday read. “She is already so deeply missed by her Dad, her family, her friends, and of course by Nelly and Fergie.
“Makena 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.”
The cause of White’s death is still unknown.
Sympathy for White was shared in the comments section of her final post, with golf insider Dan Rapaport writing, “What a light she was.”
“Getting to know Makena was one of my favorite parts of this last year,” CBS gold reporter Amanda Balionis commented. “So much laughter, passion and she never met a stranger. I will miss her light… it touched so many.”
Knapp and White went public with their relationship following the 31-year-old’s win at the Mexico Open last year.
Knapp has yet to comment publicly on White’s death.
