Angel Cabrera breaks silence on return to The Masters

Ahead of his return to The Masters, Angel Cabrera has spoken of the “really tough” years he spent in jail following his conviction for domestic abuse.

In a little over a week, Cabrera, the winner of the green jacket in 2010, will make his first visit to Augusta National since serving 30 month in prison for the assault and intimidation of two former partners.

The Argentine’s return to one of golf’s marquee events is sure to be amongst the biggest talking points at the tournament.

Fred Ridley, the chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, previously indicated a willingness to allow Cabrera to return to the first men’s major of the year, calling him one of The Masters’ “great champions”.

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However, many onlookers have voiced their concerns over allowing welcoming somebody convicted of the crimes Cabrera has committed back to golf’s top table.

Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, Cabrera spoke of his excitement at returning to the scene of his second major victory, describing it as “the place where every single golfer wants to be.”

Detailing his time in prison, the 55-year-old added: “Those years have been really tough.

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“Right now, I’m fine. But I regret everything that I have done wrongly in my past and I am also frustrated that I dumped very, very important years of my life. I made mistakes.

“It is one of the worst things that can happen to a human being, not being able to have freedom.

“The lack of freedom is something really difficult, really hard. And on the other hand, you know, I can tell you that the most important thing I feel right now is the second chance, the opportunity to get back on the right track.”

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Michael McEwan is bunkered's Head of Content and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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