Angel Cabrera, the 2009 Masters winner, may be making a return to the tournament next year after dealing with legal issues. Reports from Golfweek state that Cabrera recently secured a visa to return to the United States, which was the main obstacle keeping him from competing at Augusta National as a past champion. The golfer served 30 months in prison in Brazil and Argentina for domestic violence charges and other charges involving two ex-girlfriends before being released last August. Cabrera had to take a series of psychological tests after his visa expired in January.
Despite his legal troubles, Cabrera is still considered one of the great champions in golf. The PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions reinstated him in December, and he has played in several events across various tours since his release. Cabrera finished T-27 at the Trophy Hassan II, a PGA Tour Champions event in Morocco. His longtime coach and friend, Charlie Epps, stated that Cabrera plans on moving to Houston permanently and playing a more full-time PGA Tour Champions schedule.
Epps also mentioned that Cabrera has matured and understands the mistakes he made in the past. Cabrera is dedicated to the game of golf and wants to make a comeback. In addition to winning the 2009 Masters, Cabrera has had success in other tournaments, winning the 2007 U.S. Open, the 2014 Greenbrier Classic on the PGA Tour, and three other DP World Tour events. Despite his absence from the Masters in recent years, Cabrera is looking forward to possibly returning to the tournament in the future.
Cabrera’s last competitive event in the United States was the 2020 Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach. He has not played in the Masters since 2019 but is working towards resolving his legal issues to possibly compete in the tournament next year. The golfing community is hopeful for his return and wishes him the best of luck in clearing up his legal obstacles. Cabrera’s skill on the course has been recognized by fans and fellow players, and many are looking forward to seeing him back in action at prestigious events like the Masters.
