The Masters Champions Dinner, an esteemed event in the world of golf, is fast approaching, and Rory McIlroy has unveiled the menu for this prestigious gathering. Among the appetizers featured on the menu are Rosie’s dates stuffed with goat’s cheese, a special dish from McIlroy’s mother.
After securing the Green Jacket nearly a year ago by triumphing over Justin Rose in a playoff, McIlroy earned the honor of hosting the iconic champions dinner at Augusta National this year. The dinner, known as the Masters Club Dinner, offers a choice of Wagyu Filet Mignon or seared salmon as the main course. This exclusive event, restricted to past Green Jacket winners, takes place on the Tuesday of tournament week.
The defending champion selects the menu each year for the Masters Champions Dinner. In the past, Scottie Scheffler served up starters like cheeseburger sliders, firecracker shrimp, and “Papa Scheff’s meatball and ravioli bites.” The dinner also featured a Texas-style chili, wood-fired cowboy ribeye, or blackened redfish for the main course, and warm chocolate chip skillet cookies with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert.
Different champions have showcased their culinary preferences over the years, with Hideki Matsuyama impressing with a Japanese feast of sushi, sashimi, and Miyazaki wagyu beef ribeye in 2022. Sir Nick Faldo, a three-time Green Jacket winner, opted for a simple fish and chips meal after his 1996 victory. Despite some unusual choices in the past, the champions’ dinner remains a special and memorable evening for all attendees, providing a mix of nostalgia, humor, and camaraderie.