Angel Cabrera’s comeback story now includes not one but two senior major titles in a single week. The 55-year-old Argentine stunned the field at Congressional, capturing the Senior PGA Championship just seven days after winning the Regions Tradition, cementing one of the most improbable—and controversial—resurgences in modern professional golf.
A Duel Won Down the Stretch
In Maryland, Cabrera staged a dramatic final-day surge to edge Padraig Harrington by a single stroke. Harrington, the Irish stalwart and three-time major champion, had appeared poised to claim the win before Cabrera overhauled him late, showcasing the clutch gene that once won him the 2007 U.S. Open and 2009 Masters.
Denmark’s Thomas Bjørn, another European Ryder Cup icon, joined Harrington in a tie for second, but the day belonged to Cabrera. The win confirms what’s become rapidly evident: Cabrera’s game is still major-ready, even after years away from the biggest stages.
A Complicated Return to the Spotlight
Cabrera’s resurgence is not without context—or controversy. After being released from prison in August 2023 following a 30-month sentence for assault and intimidation of former partners, his reentry into professional golf has been closely scrutinized. The Masters in April marked his first appearance at Augusta in six years, though he missed the cut. He has since publicly apologized for his past actions.
Regardless of personal opinions, Cabrera is now back as a competitive force and golf’s governing bodies have cleared the way for his eligibility. His Senior PGA Championship win earns him entry into the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, and as a former Masters champion, he holds a lifetime exemption at Augusta.
A Major Summer Awaits
With back-to-back senior majors now on his mantle, Cabrera heads into a critical stretch with eyes on more hardware. He’ll be among the favorites at next month’s U.S. Senior Open in Colorado Springs and again for July’s Senior Open at Sunningdale.
His current form echoes that of Richard Bland, the 2024 Senior PGA champ who parlayed his victory into a top-40 finish at the PGA Championship earlier this month. If Cabrera can maintain this level, he could contend at majors across both senior and traditional circuits—a stunning possibility for a man just nine months removed from incarceration.
Two majors. One week. A comeback as complex as it is compelling. Angel Cabrera’s golf game is very much back. What does the world make of his return off the course? That conversation is far from over.
