Angel Cabrera won his first golf tournament on Sunday since he was released from prison.
The 2009 Masters winner won the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, an event of PGA Tour champions, shooting 11 under par. He took the victory over Kj Choi and Retief Goosen.
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Angel Cabrera Look from the fifth Tee during the second round of the open golf tournament in Urin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 16, 2017. (Rob Schumacher-USA Today Sports)
“Everything I have happened in recent years, being here, having the opportunity to win, is very emotional,” he said after the event.
Cabrera was sentenced to prison for threats and harassment against two of his ex -girlfriend. He was released on probation in August 2023 and was authorized to play in the events of PGA Tour Champions later that year.
He told Golf Digest after his release from the prison that he was ashamed for his behavior and apologized to his ex -girlfriends.
Angel Cabrera hits his exit blow to the fourth hole during the continuation of the first round of the US Open Golf Tournament in Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 17, 2016. (John David Mercer-USA Today Sports)
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“I am repentant and ashamed,” said Cabrera. “I made serious mistakes. I refused to listen to someone and did what I wanted, how I wanted and when I wanted. That was wrong. I apologize to Micaela. I ask Celia forgive.
Cabrera will participate in the Masters at the end of this week, since the champions have exemptions for life.
“I can’t wait to see him,” said the winner of the 2013 Masters, Adam Scott, on Sunday at Augusta National. “It’s happy for me. We have a fairly long story. I met him for the first time on the European tour before we were both on the PGA tour. We have played presidents of presidents, we have been partners.”
Angel Cabrera goes to the media at a press conference during the practice rounds on Wednesday of the 2016 US Open Golf Tournament in Oakmont CC in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 15, 2016. (Kyle Terada-USA Today Sports)
Scott defeated Cabrera in a playoff in 2013.
