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title: "Petri Makkonen"
url: https://cueculture.wiki/petri-makkonen
published: 2026-09-03T11:54:23Z
updated: 2026-09-03T11:54:23Z
summary: "Known to fans as \"Petu,\" Hyvinkää's Petri Makkonen stunned the World Nineball Tour in 2024 with a breakout run to the semi-finals of the UK Open Pool…"
author: "Editorial"
tags: ["Finland", "World Nineball Tour"]
lang: en
---

# Petri Makkonen

*Petu*

![Finland flag](media:35d7536fc876aca5)

Known to fans as "Petu," Hyvinkää's Petri Makkonen stunned the World Nineball Tour in 2024 with a breakout run to the semi-finals of the UK Open Pool Championship. He carried that momentum into 2025, reaching the final of the Taom V10 Open and coming within touching distance of a maiden ranking title.

Known for his smooth stroke and composure under pressure, the Finn has climbed to a career-high ranking of No. 53 and is fast becoming a name to watch in every event he enters.

## Quick facts
- Country: Finland
- Age: 38 · Height: 5'8"
- Highest world ranking: No. 53
- Majors: 0 · Invitationals: 0 · Ranking events: 0
- Career prize money: $35,925