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Angel Cabrera Wins PGA Tour Champions Event Ahead of Masters Return

The former Masters champion's return to Augusta National reignites debate over the ethics of allowing athletes with criminal histories in prestigious events.

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - APRIL 05: Ángel Cabrera looks on at the 8th tee during the second round of the James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational 2025 at The Old Course at Broken Sound on April 05, 2025 in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Overview

  • Angel Cabrera secured his first PGA Tour Champions win at the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, marking his first victory since his release from prison.
  • The 55-year-old golfer served 30 months in prison for domestic violence and threats against two former partners, Cecilia Torres Mana and Micaela Escudero.
  • Cabrera's participation in the upcoming 2025 Masters Tournament, enabled by his lifetime exemption as a former champion, has drawn widespread criticism.
  • Victims and advocacy groups have expressed concern, emphasizing the ongoing trauma of seeing Cabrera celebrated on a global stage.
  • Cabrera has publicly apologized for his actions, calling his past behavior a series of serious mistakes, but his return raises broader questions about accountability and second chances in sports.