Angel Cabrera Returns to Masters After Prison Term, Reigniting Ethical Debate

The 2009 champion competes at Augusta following a recent PGA Tour Champions win, drawing both institutional support and public criticism over his past domestic abuse convictions.

Angel Cabrera, the 2009 Masters champion, is playing at Augusta National for the first time in six years after serving a 30-month prison sentence for domestic abuse.
Augusta National defended Cabrera’s invitation, citing his lifetime exemption as a past champion and his completion of his court-mandated sentence.
Cabrera recently won the Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, marking his first major victory since his release and signaling a competitive resurgence at age 55.
Women's rights groups, including Reclaim These Streets, have criticized Cabrera's participation, arguing it undermines accountability for his past misconduct.
Cabrera has expressed remorse for his actions, acknowledging his mistakes and stating his intent to make the most of his second chance in life and golf.