Angel Cabrera: Former Masters champion earns first win since launch from jail at Paul Lawrie Match Play | Golf Information

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Two-time main winner Angel Cabrera safe a primary victory since his launch from jail with a formidable win on the Paul Lawrie Match Play.

Cabrera, who received the US Open in 2007 and The Masters in 2009, beat South African James Kingston 3 and 1 within the last of the Legends Tour occasion at Hanbury Manor.

The 54-year-old Argentinian was convicted in 2021 of assault, theft and authorized intimidation of former companion Cecilia Torres Mana and assault of one other former companion, Micaela Escudero. He spent a complete of 30 months in jail.

In an interview with Golf Digest following his launch in August final yr, Cabrera mentioned: “I refused to listen to anyone and did what I wanted, how I wanted and when I wanted. That was wrong.

“I ask Micaela for forgiveness. I ask Celia for forgiveness. They’d the unhealthy luck of being with me after I was at my worst. I wasn’t the satan, however I did unhealthy issues. I’m deeply embarrassed as a result of I disenchanted the folks closest to me and everybody who loves me by means of golf.

“Golf gave me everything and I know I will never be able to repay the debt I owe this sport.”

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Cabrera was enjoying alongside James Kingston within the last at Hanbury Manor

Talking after his win over Kingston within the Legends Tour occasion, Cabrera mentioned: “I am very completely happy. I labored exhausting within the final three months, very exhausting for this. Now, for this second, I loved it.

“I can say I feel very emotional now. I am going to play next week and then I have to keep working, I’ve got to keep working because this game is very difficult.”

Watch highlights from the 2024 Legends Tour season on Sky Sports activities, with the most effective of the motion from the Paul Lawrie Match Play out there later this month on Sky Sports activities Golf. Stream the PGA Tour, majors and extra with NOW.

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