Golfer Angel Cabrera is set to return to the Masters, having last competed in 2019. His absence stemmed from a 30-month prison sentence for domestic abuse, following his arrest in January 2021 on charges including assault and theft involving former partners. Released in August 2023, he has been cleared by the PGA Tour to participate in sanctioned events. Cabrera missed last year’s Masters due to visa issues. Additionally, he has been invited to the Champions Dinner, with Ben Crenshaw expressing excitement about Cabrera’s return. Cabrera, a two-time major champion, recently competed in two PGA Tour events.
Golfer Angel Cabrera is set to return to the Masters, the championship he triumphed in back in 2009.
This marks Cabrera’s first competitive appearance at the event since 2019, when he unfortunately missed the cut, as reported by Golfweek.
Cabrera’s absence from the PGA Tour was due to a 30-month prison sentence related to domestic violence. He was arrested in January 2021 by Brazilian authorities on charges of “assault, illegal intimidation, and theft concerning incidents with former partners.”
Subsequently, he was extradited to Argentina, where he completed his last two years in prison, culminating in his release in August 2023.
The PGA Tour has cleared him to re-enter the field in sanctioned events. He was unable to participate in The Masters last year since his visa application to enter the U.S. was temporarily denied.
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Cabrera has also received an invitation to the Champions Dinner associated with the prestigious tournament. Former two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw expressed his eagerness to see Cabrera if he chooses to attend.
“I can’t wait to see Angel,” he remarked. “It would be wonderful to have him back.”
From 2021 to 2024, Cabrera was listed among the “past champions not playing” by the Masters.
In the current PGA Tour season, Cabrera achieved a tie for 19th at the Trophy Hassan II in Morocco and a tie for 51st at the Chubb Classic in Naples, FL.
Known as “El Pato,” Cabrera also claimed victory at the 2007 US Open.