The Masters 2025: Angel Cabrera wins on the eve of Augusta returns after the prison
The former Masters champion Angel Cabrera is destined to compete in Augusta National for the first time in six years after his release from prison.
The Argentine was stated in 2021 for numerous accusations that included illegal attacks, thefts and intimidation against ex -girlfriends.
It was released in August 2023 after serving 30 months in South American prisons.
All Masters champions receive life exemptions to play in the tournament, but Cabrera, who also won the US Open of 2007, was unable to undertake his game privilege in 2024 due to visa problems.
Despite the beliefs, the president of the masters Fred Ridley, speaking before the 2024 tournament, called Cabrera “one of our great champions”, adding: “He has not been able to participate in the Masters in the last two years due to legal problems.
“We certainly wish him good luck with this, and they certainly welcome him again if he is able to straighten those legal problems.”
Cabrera, according to a relationship in Illustrated sport,, external He did not touch a golf club for three years, but his liberation from prison was taken a set by his longtime coach, mentor and friend Charlie Epps.
The 81 -year -old EPPS said that “Golf is all that has remained”.
Sunday the 55 -year -old won his first Sickeplay title since he was freed. He also triumphed in a Matchplay event during the Legends tour in England in June 2024.
“He is exciting after everything I passed,” Cabrera said after winning the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, a Seniors event sanctioned by Tour in Florida.
Cabrera, who won a play -off to win the Green Jacket in 2009 and also lost one in 2013 with Adam Scott, played last time in the Masters in 2019.
He will also return to the annual dinner of the champions Tuesday in Augusta National, who sees all the winners of the past gather for a meal whose menu is chosen by the reigning champion.
The conductor Ben Crenshaw – who won the masters of 1984 and 1995 – said: “I am excited to see Angel.
“The focus of the dinner will be on Scottie (Scheffler, the reigning champion), but it will be nice to get Angel.”
Before the masters of last year, Cabrera said to Golf Digest: “It is my dream to return to that prestigious place.
“I played in Augusta for almost 20 years in a row. It is like a second home for me. It would be a great privilege to return and participate in the champions dinner with so many of the greatest players in the world.”
