Jake Knapp has broken his silence after his girlfriend Makena White died at age 28. The professional golfer told People via a statement on Friday, September 28 that her death was a "tough reality to comprehend" as he paid tribute to his late girlfriend. "Makena was such a thoughtful person whose selflessness toward others is something I will always appreciate," Knapp, 31, wrote via the statement. "We shared so many unforgettable memories together and now that she's no longer with us, it's a tough reality to comprehend.