The previous bike gang member Ryan Peake described his New Zealand Open triumph as a life-changing second after victory booked his spot on the Open Championship.
The Australian claimed a one-shot win at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown, capturing a final-round 66 to complete on 23 below par. Peake’s victory comes after he served 5 years in jail for assault when he was part of the Rebels biker gang.
He didn’t have the mandatory visa to journey to New Zealand for the event till the beginning of the week and in consequence, arrived solely on Tuesday, with the primary spherical on Thursday. By successful the title the 31-year-old has earned a spot at this yr’s Open, which takes place in July at Royal Portrush in Northern Eire.
“I’ve simply modified my life. That is what I do,” Peake mentioned on the New Zealand Open web site. “I need to be right here and simply play golf. The story is what it’s, however I’m simply out right here taking part in golf.”
Peake had performed newbie golf in his youth and, throughout his time in jail, was contacted by the coach Ritchie Smith to ask if he needed to play competitively. “I at all times knew I may do it. It was only a matter of time after I was going to do it,” Peake added.
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