Angel Cabrera cleared to return to PGA Tour after prison - ESPN

Two-time major champion Angel Cabrera, released on parole from an Argentina prison in August for gender violence, has been cleared to play in PGA Tour-sanctioned events. He said in a Golf Digest interview he wants to clean up his image from «serious mistakes.»

Without confirming Cabrera was ever suspended — the PGA Tour does not publicize conduct violations — a tour spokesman confirmed the 54-year-old Argentine is eligible to play.

Cabrera, who won the U.S. Open at Oakmont in 2007 and the Masters in a playoff in 2009, was imprisoned for two years for threats and harassment of Cecilia Torres Mana, his partner of two years. Her case was joined by that of another former partner, Micaela Escudero.

In a lengthy interview with Golf Digest published in the December-January edition, Cabrera said he was embarrassed by his behavior and said, «I made serious mistakes.»

«I refused to listen to anyone and did what I wanted, how I wanted and when I wanted,» Cabrera said. «That was wrong. I ask Micaela for forgiveness. I ask Celia for forgiveness. They had the bad luck of being with me when I was at my worst. I wasn't the devil, but I did bad things.

»I am deeply embarrassed because I disappointed the people closest to me — and everyone who loves me through golf," he said. «Golf gave me everything, and I know I will never be able to repay the debt I owe this sport.»

Golf Digest said Cabrera was undergoing treatment for alcohol addiction, including taking daily medication that causes sickness if he drinks. His longtime coach, Charlie Epps, said Cabrera was taking alcohol education courses for six hours a week.

In the interview, the 54-year-old Cabrera said he was trying to complete classes to graduate the sixth grade and had two months