Peake completes comeback, wins New Zealand Open
Ryan Peake, who was convicted of assault and sent to prison in 2014, rallied from four shots down to secure a one-shot victory at the New Zealand Open, earning a berth in the Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club
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