Once jailed as member of biker gang, golfer earns spot in Open Championship

Once jailed as member of biker gang, golfer earns spot in Open Championship

Australian Ryan Peake won the New Zealand Open.

Ludvig Åberg and the other golf stars will have competition for attention at this summer's British Open. Ryan Peake, who belonged to the motorcycle gang The Rebels and served five years in prison for a brutal assault, is challenging for the title.

Former biker gang member qualifies for The Open six years after prison release - Business Fast

Ryan Peake won the New Zealand Open to book his maiden spot at a major (Picture: AFP) Former prisoner and ex-biker gang member Ryan Peake punched his ticket to this year’s Open Championship with a victory at the New Zealand Open. Trailing by four shots heading into the final round, Peake shot a bogey-free final-round 66 to to finish on 23 under par and claim a one-shot victory. The 72nd hole saw the Australian pour in a nervy 10-foot par putt to…

Convicted ex-motorcycle gang member qualifies for Open six years after prison

Ryan Peake's life has been quite the rollercoaster, with the 31-year-old clinching a place in one of golf's majors six years after leaving prison.