India, Sept. 27 -- Jake Knapp and his family received some tragic news. The PGA Tour winner's girlfriend, Makena White, died this week. She was 28 years old. Announcing her death on social media, an unnamed friend wrote that Makena is missed by her dad and friends. Knapp has not posted about the loss yet.

"Hi everyone - this is Makena's friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena passed away earlier this week," the post 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 lau...