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April 13, 2009
Cabrera is the protagonist of a Golf historic winning
2007 US Champion got first place in Augusta National after winning a final round playoff with Perry and Campbell. Cabrera will finally go down in history as the only Argentinean with a traditional Tournament winner Green Jacket.
“This moment and Oakmont triumph were the happiest moments of my life”, said Master Tournament winner, wearing the traditional Green Jacket which is given only to winners of one of the most traditional Golf Tournaments.
After a sudden death playoff with Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell, Cordoba’s man won Master in Augusta National and went down in history as the first Argentinean who won two Major Tournaments; 2009 Augusta National and 2007 US Open.
Cabrera finished four rounds with 276 shots, twelve under par; and won playoff game one shot ahead.
Cabrera and Perry were co leaders together with American Chad Campbell who, during the first distressing playoff in hole 18, was eliminated with one shot above par.
Cabrera beat American Kenny Perry in the second playoff hole.
Cabrera finished first on Saturday but did not have a good start in the fourth round. He made bogeys in holes 4, 5 and 10 and a birdie in hole 3.
Also, Cabrera had to face World number one Tiger Woods’ and Phil Mickelson’s recovery in fourth round.
However, Augusta’s Champion was not discouraged by players' pressure or game’s difficulties. He was determined win.
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