Angel Cabrera breaks silence on his return to The Masters since imprisonment
2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera has revealed what life was like in prison following his conviction for domestic abuse.
For the first time since serving 30 months in prison for the assault and intimidation of two former partners, 2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera will return to Augusta National from 10-13 April.
Cabrera's return is, without a doubt controversial, with many people voicing their concerns over the former champion being allowed to play at arguably golf's most iconic event despite being convicted of the crimes he has committed.
The Daily Mail has this weekend revealed Cabrera understands the uneasiness surrounding his return.
“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," said Cabrera.
“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.”
Cabrera, 55, added he cannot wait to get back to Augusta National, stating it is "the place where every single golfer wants to be.”
The Argentine even discussed the conditions he experienced when in jail.
The two-time major champion said: "Brazil was probably the worst part and the most difficult one for me.
“I was sleeping on some pieces of cloth of cloth on a bed that was basically cement.
“I was locked in with someone else, so we were two locked down there, and the cell was like two metres by two metres.
“My manager would bring different golf magazines. It was nice because I was able to see what’s going on in golf and have this feeling that I was in touch with a sport that I loved so much."
Fellow golfers sent their support to Cabrera during his time in prison, with Cabrera revealing nine-time major champion Gary Player took the time to write him a letter, and also four-time major champion Ernie Els got in touch.
Cabrera said: “Player sent me a letter, and that was very nice of him, and Ernie Els sent me his best several times through acquaintances that I know of."
Chairman of Augusta National Fred Ridley insisted Cabrera is welcomed back to The Masters, stating he is "one of our great champions."
