This Once-Imprisoned Masters Champion is Set to Return to Augusta

A once-imprisoned Masters Champion is set to return to Augusta National Golf Club for the first time in several years.

Angel Cabrera has officially committed to the 2025 Masters Tournament, his first appearance at Augusta National since he spent 30 months behind bars. The 2009 Masters Champion committed to the tournament this past weekend, according to Golfweek.

Cabrera was arrested in Brazil in January 2021 as he left his native Argentina without authorization as he was gearing up to go to trial for charges that included assault, theft, and illegal intimidation.

He was sentenced to two years in prison in July 2021, and spent 20 months behind bars before he was released on August 4, 2023.

By December, the PGA TOUR had cleared Cabrera to play in sanctioned events once again.

Ben Crenshaw said he is excited to see Cabrera after all so many years:

“I tell you what, I’m excited to see Angel. The focus of the dinner will be on Scottie (Scheffler), but it’ll be great to have Angel back.”

He was invited to the 2024 tournament and was eligible to play, but he was unable to make it to Georgia because he had an expired Visa.

Cabrera beat Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell in a playoff. It took two holes for him to secure the green jacket.

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