Former motorbike gang member Ryan Peake admitted he has modified his life after victory booked his spot at this yr’s Open Championship.
The Australian claimed a one-shot win at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown, taking pictures a final-round 66 to complete on 23 beneath par to finish a fairy-tale turnaround for the 31-year-old.
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, solely arrived on Tuesday forward of the primary spherical on Thursday.
By successful the title, Peake has earned a spot at this yr’s Open Championship, which takes place at Royal Portrush in July, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
“I’ve just changed my life. This is what I do,” Peake stated. “I want to be here and just play golf. The story is what it is, but I’m just out here playing golf.”
Peake had performed newbie golf in his youth and, throughout his time in jail, was contacted by coach Ritchie Smith to ask if he wished to play competitively.
“I always knew I could do it. It was just a matter of time when I was going to do it,” Peake added.
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