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Angel Cabrera Returns to Masters After Serving Prison Sentence for Domestic Abuse

The 2009 champion's reinstatement sparks debate over redemption, accountability, and Augusta's lifetime exemption policy.

Angel Cabrera of Argentina leaves the eighth hole during a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Angel Cabrera competes at Augusta National for the first time in six years following his 30-month imprisonment for domestic abuse convictions.
  • Augusta National officials upheld Cabrera's lifetime exemption, emphasizing he served his sentence and remains a past champion.
  • Critics, including women’s rights groups, question the appropriateness of his participation given his criminal history.
  • Cabrera expressed remorse for his past actions, acknowledging his mistakes and seeking forgiveness from his former partners.
  • His return follows a recent win at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, signaling a competitive resurgence at age 55.