At the age of 38, Angel Cabrera won the second major of his career. Two years after capturing the 2007 U.S. Open title, the Argentinian wore the Green Jacket in the 2009 Masters. He nearly managed to win the Masters Tournament for a second time in 2013. But a playoff loss to Adam Scott ensured Cabrera only had two major wins in his career. Caberra tried for another time in 2019, however, the 55-year-old appeared in his last Masters Tournament that year before getting locked up for his crimes.

Cabrera was accused of domestic violence against his partners before 2021. Cecilia Torres and Micaela Escudero filed their cases against the PGA Tour veteran for assaulting them in Argentina. In 2021, the 55-year-old was convicted of his crimes and sentenced to a 30-month prison sentence. It was only in 2023 that Cabrera was released after serving his complete sentence. Now, he is going to make his return to Augusta National as he has booked his ticket for the 2025 Masters Tournament. That has left the internet infuriated as fans stated how it’s “f**king unreal” that the major officials have allowed this to happen.

Sadly, it’s not only the fans who find it unsettling that the ex-convict is allowed to return to Augusta National. One of his victims, Torres Mana, also expressed how the return of Cabrera is making her feel. Speaking to Bunkered, she said, “I am still afraid. I cannot be completely free or calm, knowing what kind of person he is and the threats he made. I believe my family and I are still at risk.” Having her abuser roaming freely and being allowed to play in the prestigious event has definitely left her upset.

Bunkered reporter, Michael McEwan, is particularly triggered by this situation. He is amazed at how the prestigious tournament is giving the ex-convict a free ticket to the major despite his heinous crimes. McEwan pointed out how Augusta National had banned Gary Player’s son, Wayne Player, for a marketing ambush stunt. He questioned where Augusta National draws the line. He questioned in his article whether “opportunism is a more serious offense than abusing women?” Player definitely didn’t deserve to be banned for his actions if Cabrera is allowed to freely participate in the tournament.

Having said that, Angel Cabrera’s participation in the 2025 Masters Tournament is nearly confirmed. Despite his bad rep, he will be teeing off at the Augusta National in the next few days. So let’s take a look at how he has been performing recently to predict how he may fare in the first major of the season.

Angel Cabrera’s recent run of form

Being a 55-year-old, Angel Cabrera has already switched over to the Senior Tour. He has been consistently playing among the veteran golfers over the past few years. Most recently, he was at the Old Course at Broken Sound playing in the 2025 James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational. After the end of the first couple of rounds, Cabrera topped the leaderboard with a 10-under par 134.

He has a two-stroke lead against the field that also features another individual who will join him at Augusta National. Vijay Singh is also getting some practice on the Florida course before making his way to another Masters Tournament. Interestingly, other veterans like Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, and Jose Maria Olazabal have decided to skip the 2025 James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational as they prepare for the Green Jacket major.

Having said that, do you think Angel Cabrera deserves a place in the 2025 Masters Tournament field? Share your views in the comments section.