Stewart Maiden
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NicknameKiltie
BornFebruary 13, 1886
Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland
DiedNovember 4, 1948 (aged 62)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Sporting nationality
Scotland
United States
| Stewart Maiden | |
|---|---|
Maiden in the downswing, c. 1912 | |
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Kiltie |
| Born | February 13, 1886 Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland |
| Died | November 4, 1948 (aged 62) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T42: 1908 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Stewart Maiden (February 13, 1886 – November 4, 1948) was the head golf professional at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. He was best known for teaching grand slam winning golfer Bobby Jones.
Maiden was a native of Carnoustie, Scotland, and followed his brother James Maiden to the United States, succeeding him as the head professional at East Lake Golf Club in 1908. Maiden was the son of James Maiden and Elspeth Maiden née McLean. His father James worked as a payroll clerk at a metal foundry in Carnoustie.