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Pro golfer Jake Knapp has spoken out following the death of his girlfriend, Makena White ... calling her death a "tough reality."

The PGA champ remembered Makena as a "thoughtful person whose selflessness toward others is something [he] will always appreciate" in a statement first shared with People . Getty

He continued ... "We shared so many unforgettable memories together and now that she’s no longer with us, it’s a tough reality to comprehend."

Jake went on, raving about her "outgoing energy" and restating how difficult it is to process her death. Instagram / @makenawhite91

As we reported, Makena's death was announced Friday via a post to her Instagram account. Instagram / @makenawhite91

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