Former motorcycle gang member qualifies for The Open Championship
By Matt Reed

Ryan Peake spent five years in jail after taking part in a motorcycle gang in his native Australia years ago, but since that time he's become an ultimate comeback story and now is living out his dream as a professional golfer.
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That dream was truly realized over the weekend when Peake qualified for The Open Championship at Royal Portrush after winning his first event at the New Zealand Open recently.
Ex motorcycle gang member Ryan Peake just qualified for The Open Championship by winning his maiden event as a pro at the New Zealand Open.
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) March 2, 2025
The Australian played amateur golf alongside Cam Smith but was sentenced to 5 years inside for serious assault at just 21 years old in… pic.twitter.com/FdVhiqV5Tz
Peake carded a final round 66 to earn himself the victory and a place in this year's Open Championship after finishing one shot ahead of three players.
The 31 year old previously played amateur golf with rising pro star Cameron Smith, who joined LIV Golf in 2022 and has become one of the more prominent figures on the tour.
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