About John Maxwell
Lived 1871 – 1906 (aged 34). John Maxwell was an American golfer.
John Riley Maxwell (July 16, 1871 – June 3, 1906) was an American golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Career In 1900, Maxwell won the inaugural Iowa Amateur. He also won the Trans-Mississippi Amateur in 1903.
In 1904, Maxwell was part of the American team which won the silver medal. He finished 21st in this competition.
Maxwell died in Keokuk, Iowa.
Amateur wins
1900 Iowa Amateur 1903 Trans-Mississippi Amateur
Awards and honors In 2011, Maxwell was inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Maxwell?
American golfer (1871–1906)
When was John Maxwell born?
John Maxwell was born on 16 July 1871 in Olena.
When did John Maxwell die?
John Maxwell died on 3 June 1906 in Keokuk.
What was John Maxwell's occupation?
John Maxwell was a golfer.
What nationality was John Maxwell?
John Maxwell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Maxwell (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Maxwell. https://biography.guide/john-maxwell-golfer/
MLA: "John Maxwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-maxwell-golfer/.
Chicago: "John Maxwell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-maxwell-golfer/.
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