“It was busy before I won, and then I was straight on the road, learning to travel the world again. It’s been challenging but character-building.”
Peake said no individual result stands out.
“It’s all been one big development, but knowing that I earned those opportunities is rewarding.
“Other people look at my story differently. For me, it’s just my life – something I live and deal with every day. It doesn’t feel as extraordinary to me as it might to others.”
Peake has also reflected on the support he received from fans during his winning run, crediting a conversation with his coach for helping him to embrace the moment.
“He told me to engage with the crowd, to make them feel part of it.
“By the time that last putt dropped, it felt like 97% were behind me.”
Today, he still feels the impact of that backing.
“New Zealanders come up to me on the street now. They recognise me and make me feel like I’m part of the country.
“It’s been pretty cool.”