Overview

• Angel Cabrera, 2009 Masters champion, is competing at Augusta National for the first time since serving a 30-month prison sentence for domestic violence offenses.
• Cabrera cites his lifetime exemption as a former winner to justify his return, stating, 'I won the Masters, why not?' during a press conference.
• He expressed regret for his actions, describing his incarceration as a turning point and emphasizing his commitment to making the most of his second chance.
• The golf community remains divided over his participation; some former champions, including Adam Scott, welcomed him back, while advocacy groups criticized his return.
• Cabrera recently won a PGA Tour Champions event, marking his first professional victory since his release from prison in 2023.