Ritchie Smith
Ritchie Smith is a renowned golf coach known for his ability to transform the careers of professional golfers, including helping Peake turn his life around and achieve success in the sport.
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Ritchie Smith is an experienced Australian coach who supported Peake during his rehabilitation.
The Open 2025: The ex-bike gang member competing at Royal Portrush
United Kingdom· 2025-07-17
Ritchie Smith took on Ryan Peake as one of his charges.
The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson
Australia· 2025-03-14
Ritchie Smith is a golf coach who supported Ryan Peake during his time in prison and helped him return to the sport.
Why Ryan Peake is the best golf story of the yearAustralia· 2025-03-14
Ritchie Smith is a renowned Australian golf coach who agreed to help Ryan Peake while he was in prison.
Fairway redemption: Ryan Peake’s journey from Rebels biker gang and prison to NZ Open champion
New Zealand· 2025-03-08
Ritchie Smith reached out to Ryan Peake while he was in prison to remind him of his talent in golf.
Golfspieler Ryan Peake: Vom Gefängnis zur British Open - Sport
Germany· 2025-03-04
Ritchie Smith advised Ryan Peake to pursue golf instead of becoming an electrician.
Före detta fängelsekunden Ryan Peake klar för British Open.
Sweden· 2025-03-03Ritchie Smith, a famous coach, encouraged Ryan Peake to return to playing golf.
de estar cinco años preso a clasificar al British Open de golf
Argentina· 2025-03-03
While incarcerated, Peake was contacted by renowned golf coach Ritchie Smith, who saw potential in the Aussie golfer and helped him resume his career upon release.
From Prison to the Open Championship: Australia’s Ryan Peak wins 104th New Zealand Open to clinch first major berth
United States· 2025-03-03
Near the end of his prison stint, he was contacted by Western Australian golf coach Ritchie Smith, who urged him to resume what had been a promising career as a junior.
Ex-criminal Peake wins NZ Open
Taiwan· 2025-03-02Ritchie Smith contacted Ryan Peake while he was in prison to encourage him to pursue professional golf.
Former Motorcycle Gang Member Ryan Peake Plays His Way Into The OpenUnited States· 2025-03-02During his time in prison, Ryan Peake was contacted by coach Ritchie Smith to ask if he wanted to play competitively.
‘I’ve just changed my life’: ex-biker gang member books place at the Open | GolfUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02Ritchie Smith is the renowned coach who aided Peake in turning his life around.
Peake’s road from jailed bikie to NZ Open championAustralia· 2025-03-02