Masters winner Angel Cabrera won't return to Augusta National after US visa denied

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Three-time PGA Tour winner and one-time Masters champion Angel Cabrera will not compete at Augusta National next month after being denied a visa to the U.S., according to multiple reports. 

Cabrera, who was only recently cleared to participate in Tour-sanctioned events after being released on parole in August for gender violence, had his American visa temporarily declined. 

Angel Cabrera of Argentina watches his shot on the first hole in front of a gallery of fans during the final round of the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2010. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

His longtime agent, Manuel Tagle, confirmed the news to Golf Week, adding that a final decision will not come in time for The Masters.

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"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," Tagle said.

Cabrera was sentenced in July 2021 to two years in prison in Argentina for threats and harassment of his ex-partner, a case that was joined by another of his ex’s. He was released in August. 

Angel Cabrera of Argentina plays his shot from the 10th tee during the first round of the 117 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro at Olivos Golf Club in Buenos Aires on Feb. 29.  (Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images)

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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said in January that, like all past champions, Cabrera would be welcomed back to compete at The Masters if visa issues did