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Ángel Cabrera

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Ángel Cabrera

Ángel Leopoldo Cabrera (pronounced [ˈaŋxel kaˈβɾeɾa]; born 12 September 1969) is an Argentine professional golfer who has played on both the European Tour and PGA Tour. He is known affectionately as "El Pato" in Spanish ("The Duck") for his waddling gait. He is a two-time major champion, with wins at the U . Open in 2007 and the Masters in 2009; he was the first Argentine and South American to win either. He also lost in a sudden death playoff at the Masters in 2013.

Infobox

Full name
Ángel Leopoldo Cabrera
Nickname
El Pato (The Duck)
Born
(1969-09-12) 12 September 1969 Córdoba, Argentina
Height
6 ft 0 in (1 m)
Weight
210 lb (95 kg; 15 st)
Sporting nationality
Argentina
Residence
Córdoba, Argentina
Children
2
Turned professional
1989
Current tour
European Senior Tour
Former tours
PGA Tour European Tour Tour de las Américas TPG Tour
Professional wins
57
Highest ranking
9 (2 October 2005)
PGA Tour
3
European Tour
5
Asian Tour
1
PGA Tour Champions
3
European Senior Tour
2
Other
47
Masters Tournament
Won: 2009
PGA Championship
T19: 2000
U.S. Open
Won: 2007
The Open Championship
T4: 1999

Tables

· Professional wins (57) › PGA Tour wins (3)
Major championships (2)
Major championships (2)
Legend
Major championships (2)
Other PGA Tour (1)
Other PGA Tour (1)
Legend
Other PGA Tour (1)
Legend
Major championships (2)
Other PGA Tour (1)
· Professional wins (57) › PGA Tour wins (3)
U . Open
U . Open
No.
1
Date
17 Jun 2007
Tournament
U . Open
Winning score
69-71-76-69=285
To par
+5
Margin of victory
1 stroke
Runner(s)-up
Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods
Masters Tournament
Masters Tournament
No.
2
Date
12 Apr 2009
Tournament
Masters Tournament
Winning score
68-68-69-71=276
To par
−12
Margin of victory
Playoff
Runner(s)-up
Chad Campbell, Kenny Perry
Greenbrier Classic
Greenbrier Classic
No.
3
Date
6 July 2014
Tournament
Greenbrier Classic
Winning score
68-68-64-64=264
To par
−16
Margin of victory
2 strokes
Runner(s)-up
George McNeill
No.
Date
Tournament
Winning score
To par
Margin of victory
Runner(s)-up
1
17 Jun 2007
U . Open
69-71-76-69=285
+5
1 stroke
Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods
2
12 Apr 2009
Masters Tournament
68-68-69-71=276
−12
Playoff
Chad Campbell, Kenny Perry
3
6 July 2014
Greenbrier Classic
68-68-64-64=264
−16
2 strokes
George McNeill
· Professional wins (57) › PGA Tour wins (3)
Masters Tournament
Masters Tournament
No.
1
Year
2009
Tournament
Masters Tournament
Opponent(s)
Chad Campbell, Kenny Perry
Result
Won with par on second extra hole Campbell eliminated by par on first hole
Masters Tournament
Masters Tournament
No.
2
Year
2013
Tournament
Masters Tournament
Opponent(s)
Adam Scott
Result
Lost to birdie on second extra hole
No.
Year
Tournament
Opponent(s)
Result
1
2009
Masters Tournament
Chad Campbell, Kenny Perry
Won with par on second extra hole Campbell eliminated by par on first hole
2
2013
Masters Tournament
Adam Scott
Lost to birdie on second extra hole
· Professional wins (57) › European Tour wins (5)
Major championships (2)
Major championships (2)
Legend
Major championships (2)
Flagship events (1)
Flagship events (1)
Legend
Flagship events (1)
Other European Tour (2)
Other European Tour (2)
Legend
Other European Tour (2)
Legend
Major championships (2)
Flagship events (1)
Other European Tour (2)
· Professional wins (57) › European Tour wins (5)
Open de Argentina1
Open de Argentina1
No.
1
Date
1 Apr 2001
Tournament
Open de Argentina1
Winning score
67-65-69-67=268
To par
−12
Margin of victory
2 strokes
Runner(s)-up
Carl Pettersson
Benson & Hedges International Open
Benson & Hedges International Open
No.
2
Date
12 May 2002
Tournament
Benson & Hedges International Open
Winning score
68-73-68-69=278
To par
−10
Margin of victory
1 stroke
Runner(s)-up
Barry Lane
BMW Championship
BMW Championship
No.
3
Date
29 May 2005
Tournament
BMW Championship
Winning score
70-70-66-67=273
To par
−15
Margin of victory
2 strokes
Runner(s)-up
Paul McGinley
U . Open
U . Open
No.
4
Date
17 Jun 2007
Tournament
U . Open
Winning score
69-71-76-69=285
To par
+5
Margin of victory
1 stroke
Runner(s)-up
Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods
Masters Tournament
Masters Tournament
No.
5
Date
12 Apr 2009
Tournament
Masters Tournament
Winning score
68-68-69-71=276
To par
−12
Margin of victory
Playoff
Runner(s)-up
Chad Campbell, Kenny Perry
No.
Date
Tournament
Winning score
To par
Margin of victory
Runner(s)-up
1
1 Apr 2001
Open de Argentina1
67-65-69-67=268
−12
2 strokes
Carl Pettersson
2
12 May 2002
Benson & Hedges International Open
68-73-68-69=278
−10
1 stroke
Barry Lane
3
29 May 2005
BMW Championship
70-70-66-67=273
−15
2 strokes
Paul McGinley
4
17 Jun 2007
U . Open
69-71-76-69=285
+5
1 stroke
Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods
5
12 Apr 2009
Masters Tournament
68-68-69-71=276
−12
Playoff
Chad Campbell, Kenny Perry

References

  1. "Week 40 2005 Ending 2 Oct 2005"
    http://www.owgr.com/archive/PastRankings/2005/owgr40f2005.pdf
  2. Angel Cabrera Wins the 2009 Masters
    http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/04/12/angel-cabrera-wins-the-2009-masters/
  3. "Angel Cabrera – Tournament Wins"
    http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/players/playerid=6219/wins/index.html#DLHmiTR4mBqO7YmA.97
  4. Official World Golf Ranking – 2 October 2005
    https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20070630214452/http://dps.twiihosting.net/wgr/doc/content/archive/2005/owgr40f2005.pdf
  5. 69 Players Who Have Reached The Top-10 In World Ranking
    http://dps.endavadigital.net/owgr/doc/content/2007%20Stats/86TO0810.pdf
  6. "Cabrera to develop courses with Gary Player Design"
    http://www.pgatour.com/news/2009/10/02/cabrera.html
  7. Cabrera disbelief at US Open win, BBC, 18 June 2007.
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/6762493.stm
  8. "Cabrera named Argentine Sportsperson of the Year"
    http://www.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B5A258B31%2D8294%2D4C0E%2DB8B9%2DA796F6009E52%7D&newsid=520232&date=12%2D31%2D2007&listPageName=ET+TourNews+%2D+Latest+News
  9. "Masters 2009"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/7995898.stm
  10. ESPN
    https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/11183607/angel-cabrera-wins-greenbrier-classic-6-64
  11. Sky Sports
    https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/12188198/angel-cabrera-masters-winner-arrested-in-brazil-and-faces-extradition-to-argentina
  12. Clarín
    https://www.clarin.com/deportes/todavia-detenido-brasil-golfista-angel-cabrera-pidio-extraditado-argentina_0_1efCB6vz5.html
  13. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/57760522
  14. ESPN
    https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/31778768/golfer-angel-cabrera-sentenced-2-years-prison-assaulting-former-partner
  15. Barron's
    https://www.barrons.com/articles/argentine-golf-champion-cabrera-sentenced-again-for-assault-01667851507
  16. Golf Digest
    https://www.golfdigest.com/story/angel-cabrera-prison-release
  17. ESPN
    https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/39148204/angel-cabrera-cleared-return-pga-tour-prison
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