Two-time main winner Angel Cabrera safe a primary victory since his launch from jail with a powerful 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 ultimate 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 associate Cecilia Torres Mana and assault of one other former associate, 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 stated: “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 dangerous luck of being with me after I was at my worst. I wasn’t the satan, however I did dangerous issues. I’m deeply embarrassed as a result of I disenchanted the individuals 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.”
Talking after his win over Kingston within the Legends Tour occasion, Cabrera stated: “I am very blissful. I labored onerous within the final three months, very onerous 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.”
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