All Eyes on Estonian Amateur – in More Ways Than One

All Eyes on Estonian Amateur – in More Ways Than One

At just 20 years old, Estonian amateur Richard Teder made history by becoming the first golfer from Estonia ever to tee it up at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. His journey to links golf’s grandest stage began by pure chance when his aunt–a tennis tourney winner–scored golf vouchers, and a curious young Teder tagged along. That serendipitous start set in motion a remarkable rise that has captivated the golf world.Despite hailing from a …

Ex convict Ryan Peake in Open dreamland as former bike gang member gets hero Phil Mickelson's autograph

The Australian spent five years behind bars but is playing at Royal Portrush

Ryan Peake: The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open

The Australian is hoping to at least ‘make the cut’ at Royal Portrush after securing DP World Tour membership for 2026

Australian golfer Ryan Peake to make remarkable Open Championship debut after 5-year prison sentence

Ryan Peake will tee up at Royal Portrush on Thursday, and how he got this opportunity is unlike anyone else in the field. That’s because the Australian golfer won the New Zealand Open five years after he spent half a decade in prison. Peake was a talented junior golfer that turned professional when he was 19 years old. But, according to the BBC, Peake was "burnt out" from the game and joined the Rebels, an outlawed motorcycle gang, two years aft…

Former bikie Ryan Peake happy to 'be free' at The Open Championship

The West Australian, who spent five years in jail, will tee off at The Open Championship on Thursday night as his remarkable redemption tale continues.

A bikie sent a letter from jail to a golf coach. Now he’s headed to the British Open

Ryan Peake served five years in jail, but rebuilt his life and golf game to win Sunday’s New Zealand Open. He has qualified for The Open championship - provided he can get a visa.