A former Masters champion will be absent from this year’s tournament due to reported visa complications.
As per a Golfweek report, Angel Cabrera, the winner of the 2009 Masters, encountered a visa issue that requires “8 to 10 weeks” to resolve, resulting in his exclusion from this year’s competition.
Cabrera’s longtime agent, Manuel Tagle, informed Golfweek, “More information has been requested and will be provided to the embassy shortly. Final decision on the visa will take no less than 8 to 10 weeks. He will not be at The Masters.”
The golfer was sentenced to two years in prison in July 2021 for threats and harassment towards his partner, although he was released last year.
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Earlier this year, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley acknowledged Cabrera’s potential return for the tournament but hinted at the visa hurdle.
“Angel certainly is one of our great champions,” Ridley remarked. “As we all know, he has been unable to participate in the Masters the last couple of years due to legal issues. Presently we have been in constant contact with Angel’s representatives. He presently is not able to enter the United States. He doesn’t have a visa, and I know that that process is being worked through. We certainly wish him the best of luck with that, and we’ll definitely welcome him back if he’s able to straighten out those legal issues.”
With Cabrera now confirmed to miss the 2024 Masters, his absence from the prestigious tournament is noted.
