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John Salvado

EXPLAINED: Former bikie turns in peake performance to win nz open | Vintage Vibes

Ryan Peake kisses the NZ Open trophy. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Former Rebels bikie gang member Ryan Peake has hung tough to claim a life-changing victory in the New Zealand Open and open up a world of golfing possibilities.

Peake carded a final round of five-under 66 to finish at 23 under, a shot clear of fellow Australian Jack Thompson (63), South African Ian Snyman (66) and Japan's Kazuki Higa (66).

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