AUGUSTA, Georgia, (Reuters) – Argentina’s Angel Cabrera won his second major after a nerve-jangling playoff victory at the U.S. Masters yesterday, becoming the first South American to claim the prized Green Jacket.
The 2007 U.S. Open champion edged out Americans Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell at Augusta National as he clinched his second PGA Tour success with a par four at the second extra hole.
After hitting his approach to 12 feet at the 10th, the 39-year-old Cabrera calmly two-putted before raising his right arm in celebration.
“This moment, and also Oakmont in 2007, are the happiest moments of my life,” he said before being helped into his Green Jacket by 2008 champion Trevor Immelman of South Africa.
“When I won the U.S. Open (compatriot) Roberto De Vicenzo gave me a nice picture and there was a green jacket in it, making me go for it,” added Cabrera through an interpreter.
