Makena White and Jake Knapp (Photo via Instagram)
PGA Tour star Jake Knapp is mourning the d3ath of his girlfriend, Makena White, whose shocking passing was announced via social media on Friday.

Makena was only 28.

“Hi everyone – this is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier this week. She is already so deeply missed by her Dad, her family, her friends, and of course by Nelly and Fergie,” a post on her Instagram page reads.

Her cause of d3ath hasn’t been revealed, but the post invites anyone who “would like to honour Makena’s memory, donations to the Bruyère Brain Health & Memory Clinic or the Griffin Bell Endowment Fund would mean a lot.”

Jake and Makena began dating in 2023 but didn’t make their relationship public until last year. She only recently admitted that the scrutiny got her into trouble at work.

The Ottawa, Canada, native worked in sales after acquiring a degree in communications and software engineering at McMaster University in 2019.

She was a huge supporter of her hometown NHL team, the Senators, and redeveloped an interest in golf after hooking up with Knapp, having loved it as a child but not so much as an adult.

Makena White’s Last IG Post Was All About Jake Knapp

Jake Knapp and Makena White (Photo via Instagram)
Makena White’s final Instagram post was shared six weeks ago, and it was a show of support for her BF.

“Year 2 of first fairway hugs & watching you live out your dreams 🫶🏼Second season in the books — forever grateful to be on this walk with you, here’s to many many many more!” she wrote, sharing several photos of them together.

“I looooove you sweet boy, you make it so dang easy to be proud.”

You can see it right below:

News of her d3ath saw many tributes come in from the golf community, including one from CBS reporter Amanda Balionis.

“Getting to know Makena was one of my favorite parts of this last year. So much laughter, passion and she never met a stranger. I will miss her light… it touched so many,” Balionis wrote.

Jake hasn’t made any public comment on his partner’s d3ath.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.