Niki Pehkonen
Tournament Director
Niki joined the HJGT in the spring of 2025 as an Operations Intern with Team 1 in Florida. Originally from Helsinki, Finland, Niki came to the US in 2019 for school and has since earned his Master’s in Sport Management from Liberty University. As an avid golf fan, Niki has volunteered at multiple golf tournaments, including PGA Tour events, the U.S. Open, and NCAA Regional Tournaments, and is always looking to learn more and help grow the game of golf. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and cats, being outdoors, and going to sporting events and concerts.
niki@hjgt.org
LATEST BLOGS
October 7, 2025
The Intangibles College Coaches Pay Attention To
When two players post the same number, coaches don’t see a tie. They see habits. Over the years I’ve watched plenty of rounds where the decision had little to do with clubhead speed or a pretty swing and everything to do with how a kid carried themselves when the round got bumpy. As a parent, […]
October 1, 2025
2025 HJGT National Championship Kickoff Party
  The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is excited to welcome all players, parents, coaches, and caddies to the 2025 National Championship Kickoff Party on Friday, December 5, 2025. This special evening is the perfect way to start Championship Weekend—off the course, together as a community. Event Details This is a private celebration just for HJGT […]
October 1, 2025
2026 HJGT Membership: Built for Families, Backed by Best Schedule in Junior Golf
For more than 18 years, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour has stood for one simple idea: help families give their junior golfer the best path to reach their potential. We know that the journey is about more than just tee times and scorecards. It is about preparing young athletes for higher levels of competition, opening […]