The 2025 Masters was never in danger of being overshadowed by a 55-year-old who would shoot 75-80 to miss the cut. Beefy shoulders, head hung low, furtive eyes—one could squint and imagine how he looked going from a cell to the yard to avoid trouble. But as much as patrons might think they know, there’s so much they don’t.

Cabrera is 20 months removed from a 30-month prison stint. He spent time in three different jails for domestic violence.