Former bikie gang member wins New Zealand Open in Queenstown

Sunday 2 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 3 Mar 2025, 7:16am

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Australian golfer Ryan Peake has secured his first professional victory at the New Zealand Open held at Millbrook. The 31-year-old former Rebels gang member finished the tournament at 23-under-par to claim the Brodie Breeze Trophy. Peake overcame visa issues and disrupted preparation to win the title by one shot.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Sun 2 Mar 2025, 6:32pm · 4 reports from 2 outlets over 13 hours

Otago Daily TimesSun 2 Mar 2025, 6:32pm

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