The Irony of Angel Cabrera's Jailbird Win at Sr PGA Championship is Unreal
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Angel Cabrera's return to professional golf has been nothing short of legendary. In less than two years since his release from prison, he has become a two-time Senior Major Champion and a three-time winner on the PGA Tour Champions.
However, the Argentine has much more to add to his legend. He achieved both victories at the Regions Tradition and the Senior PGA Championship using an Odyssey Jailbird putter. The analogy to his history with law enforcement is impossible not to draw.
Angel Cabrera has won back-to-back senior majors putting with the Odyssey Jailbird. You can't make this stuff up! pic.twitter.com/ec7q5G3Ho7 — Adam Schupak (@AdamSchupak) May 26, 2025
The truth is, the evocative putter has worked wonders for Cabrera. He averages 1.7 putts per green reached within regulations (5th on the Senior Tour) and 1.3 (3rd) for all holes, during the 2025 season. He also averages 28.81 putts per round (26th).
The two-time major and senior major champion won the Regions Tradition with a score of 20-under and the Senior PGA Championship with a score of 8-under, just one week later. This made him the first player to win senior major championships in consecutive weeks.
The Odyssey Jailbird putter has become one of the most talked-about clubs in golf, thanks to its breakout success on the PGA Tour and its unique design. Known for its extra-long grip (up to 38-40 inches) and counterbalanced stability, the Jailbird is said to help golfers maintain a smooth, pendulum-like stroke.
The original Jailbird gained fame after being used by tour pros like Wyndham Clark (2023 U.S. Open winner) and Rickie Fowler, leading to high demand for retail versions. Odyssey later released updated models, including the Jailbird 380 and Jailbird Ai-One, incorporating AI-driven face technology for even better performance.
Angel Cabrera of Argentina hits a putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland.
Angel Cabrera of Argentina hits a putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland.Although Cabrera doesn't talk much about the subject, he hasn't shied away from discussing his time in prison. After his victory at the Senior PGA Championship, he indirectly referenced the matter, sharing how he felt at the time.
"I feel very emotional," he said. "Maybe you cannot see but I'm very, very emotional inside, especially after all the things that I went through. I can't believe that I made it but I'm here and very happy of myself."
Angel Cabrera served a prison sentence in his native Argentina for domestic violence. His legal situation worsened before his trial, when he left the country without authorization and was arrested abroad by Interpol.
The 55-year-old was released at the end of 2023 and managed to return to the PGA Tour Champions just a few months later. After a modest 2024, his extraordinary talent has fully blossomed this season.
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