Former Masters champion Angel Cabrera has laid out his hopes of returning to the famous Augusta course next year as the 54-year-old maps out his comeback after being released from prison on parole.
Cabrera spent 30 months in prisons in Brazil and Argentina over multiple domestic violence convictions against two ex-girlfriends.
He was released from prison in August and soon made his comeback on the course in Argentina.
The two-time major champion made the cut at The Coast Open in his first start since being released from prison and posted an impressive five-under-par 66 in the event.
Angel Cabrera was released from prison in August
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Cabrera went on to finish tied-10th at the PGA Tour Latinoamerica Developmental Series event.
But his big goal remains to return to the PGA Tour and is hopeful of making another appearance at The Masters.
After winning at Augusta National in 2009, Cabrera earned a lifetime invitation to the iconic major.
“It’s my dream to return to that prestigious place and walk the course that gave me so much joy and satisfaction,” he said.
“It would be a great privilege to return and to attend the Champions Dinner with so many of the golf world’s greatest players.”
Augusta National have not commented on whether Cabrera will be granted his wish to compete in next year's tournament.
But the PGA Tour indicated last month they would be willing to re-evaluate Cabrera's situation.
A spokesperson for the PGA Tour said: “The Tour is aware that Angel Cabrera has been released on parole.
"While we do not have any update on his status as a PGA Tour member at this time, the Tour may consider new and relevant information to determine if any change to his status is appropriate in the future.”
Angel Cabrera has won two majors
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Cabrera is said to be seeking a visa so he can travel to the US and will reportedly need to reapply for his place on the Champions Tour.
“I thought about making a comeback the entire time I was in prison,” Cabrera said.
“My goal is to prepare and play on the Champions Tour.
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"When I’m out there competing, that’s when I’ll truly know if I can handle it physically at that level.
“Mentally, I’m already there. Golf is everything to me. It’s my life. I have to continue.”
