After 5 years in jail, ex-gang member Peake wins New Zealand Open and qualifies for British Open
The 31-year-old from Western Australia called the win 'life-changing' after sinking an 8-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to avoid a four-way playoff with fellow Australian Jack Thompson, South African Ian Snyman and Japan's Kazuki Higi.
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