Rebuilding his life and golf game, the now-31-year-old received his Australasian tour card in 2024-25 and now has his first professional victory to show for it. The win opens even more doors for Peake, who earned his Asian Tour membership with the win and put himself in contention for the Australian order of merit and a DP World Tour card.

Former Australian motorcycle gang member and prisoner Ryan Peake has qualified for this year's Open at Portrush after winning the New Zealand Open.However, because of his conviction, the 31-year-old left-hander from Perth will need clearance to travel to the tournament,

Ryan Peake woke up Sunday hoping to play the round of a lifetime at the New Zealand Open. The 31-year-old Australian badly wanted to win the 104th edition of the event, which would also secure him a spot in the 153rd Open Championship this summer at Royal Portrush and move him within striking distance of a DP World Tour card.

Ryan Peake, an Australian former motorcycle gang member who turned to golf to turn his life around, has earned a place at the British Open by winning the 104th New Zealand Open by one stroke.

Ryan Peake was sentenced to 5 years in prison for assault. Now, he has earned his spot in the field at the 2025 Open Championship.