Who Are Jackson Koivun’s Parents? All You Need to Know About the Amateur Golfer’s Biggest Supporters

When a young golfer starts making waves on the PGA Tour, people often wonder what kind of support system is behind them. For Jackson Koivun, that answer is easy: his parents, George and Meghan. They’ve been the steady foundation for his journey, shaping his early love for golf while also keeping him grounded as his career takes off.

Jackson, born on May 23, 2005, in San Jose, California, learned the game in the most natural way possible — out on the driving range with his dad. By the time he was just seven years old, he had already beaten George for the first time. Since then, the family’s role in his growth as both an athlete and as a person has only deepened.

George Koivun: From Iowa to high-tech sales to the golf courses

George Koivun grew up in the Quad Cities and graduated from Moline High School in 1982. Unlike many golf parents who were athletes themselves, George’s own sporting background was minimal. He “dabbled in tennis” but never committed to any particular sport. His career trajectory took him down a very different path: business and technology.

After earning a degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Iowa, George entered the high-tech world. Over the past 27 years, he’s built a reputation in global business development, marketing, and sales management. Today, he serves as GM, East Coast Sales for Supermicro, as per his LinkedIn. It’s a role that requires him to navigate the competitive landscape of cloud computing, hyperscale companies, and financial services.

The contrast between his day job and his parenting role is striking. While his professional life revolves around sales goals and corporate objectives, his personal time has often been spent walking alongside Jackson on the golf course. George isn’t the Earl Woods type of dad who set out to manufacture a champion. Instead, he responded to Jackson’s own fascination with golf. He first took his son to a driving range when Jackson was just two years old, letting him discover the game on his own terms. “He [George] put some clubs in my hand when I was really young, and I never let go,” Jackson said once.

Still, George’s influence shows in the way Jackson approaches the sport. “He has no fear. He knows it’s there just waiting for him, so no need to rush,” George once said, reflecting on his son’s calm and patient mindset on the course. That ability to stay level-headed, no matter the stage, is something every golfer should have — and George has modeled it well.

Family roots matter to him, too. The Koivun family has deep connections to the Quad Cities, with George’s father working as an internist and his grandfather as a respected general practitioner. Returning to the John Deere Classic was a kind of homecoming, not just for Jackson but for George himself. It helped him to reconnect with his family legacy.

Meghan Koivun: Emotional anchor and behind-the-scenes organizer

If George provided the early introduction to golf, Meghan Koivun has been the constant presence ensuring Jackson could thrive in every competitive environment. With nearly two decades of experience in recruiting, human resources, and office management, she brings organizational precision to her son’s career. Her resume includes roles at Vantage Partners and Sonos, Inc., and she has built expertise in payroll, benefits administration, accounting, and startup culture.

Meghan studied Music, Arts Administration, and Business at Santa Clara University, but her most important work hasn’t been on a corporate payroll. It’s standing on the sidelines, managing logistics and keeping Jackson steady through the highs and lows of competitive golf.

She’s been there from the earliest junior tournaments to his debut on the PGA Tour. When Jackson won the 13-14 age division at a national junior event, Meghan was right there, soaking in the moment. Years later, when he teed it up at the Memorial Tournament, she was still by his side. “We’re running on adrenaline, but it’s been very special,” she said, while watching her son compete at such a high level.

Meghan’s words also show the kind of toughness required to support a rising athlete. During the Procore Championship, she pointed out the brutal physical toll golf takes: “I don’t know if you’ve ever seen his hands, but they are totally torn up. Every golfer’s are…but he just doesn’t stop.” Her influence goes beyond emotional support. Meghan is the one making sure travel plans are in order, schedules are coordinated, and the daily details don’t derail Jackson’s focus. In many ways, she functions as both a manager and a mother.

George and Meghan have worked together to nurture Jackson’s passion for golf without imposing it. They invested in equipment, coaching, and travel as his game developed. They accompanied him to national junior tournaments and eventually decided to relocate to North Carolina to be closer to Auburn University, where Jackson began his college career. And as Jackson rises through the ranks of amatuer golf, he’ll take the imprint of his parents’ commitment for his journey.