India, Sept. 27 -- Makena White, the girlfriend of PGA Tour star Jake Knapp, has died. The news of the 28-year-old's passing comes as the Ryder Cup gets underway, casting a shadow over one of the sport's biggest weeks. The cause of her death has not been revealed yet.

White was a familiar face on tour and was often seen cheering for Knapp at tournaments. She celebrated with him during his 2024 Mexico Open victory and was by his side earlier this year when he made history by shooting a bogey-free 59 at the Cognizant Classic.

News of White's passing was shared in a statement posted to her Instagram account by a close friend. The message read: "Hi everyone - this is Makena's friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena pass...