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Australian ex-criminal biky within sight of the Maiden Golf victory



This handout picture shows Australia Ryan Peak, who settled a putt during the third round of New Zealand in Millbrook Resort in Queenstown on March 1, 2025. – AFP

Wellington: The Australian former bikie -gang member Ryan Peak, who spent time in prison for assault, was charged on Saturday within sight of a Maiden golf title in New Zealand Open.

Peak is in second place after three rounds of the $ 1.12 million tournament in the Millbrook Resort Course near Queenstown after overcome a disturbed structure.

The 31-year-old received a late release for the trip to New Zealand due to his criminal records and only reached South Island goal on Thursday morning on Thursday morning. Rounds of 67, 64 and 64 have raised Peap on 18-uner, four shots behind the South Korean Guntaek Koh and a blow a group of three years.

The fourth round on Sunday is the first time that he played in the last group of a professional tournament, another remarkable achievement for the Australian, as his life lasted a decade ago.

Peak, a member of the Outlow motorcycle club The Rebels, was found to be guilty for serious bodily harm and sentenced to five years in prison. He said journalists on Friday that Golf was a focus to turn his fortune and to leave a “young and stupid” lifestyle behind.

Peap thanked immigration officers in Australia and New Zealand after finally granting a travel visa what he needed for all offshore tournaments. As a rookie on the Australasian tour, after a series of consistent results, he occupies the 21st place in the order of earnings.