Masters Champions Dinner Menus Through the Years: A Tradition of Culinary Choices The Augusta National Golf Club’s Champions Dinner, a cherished tradition at the Masters Tournament, has long been a highlight of the event. Each year, the winner of the Masters selects the menu for the following year’s dinner, which takes place on Tuesday during tournament week. This custom dates back to 1952, when defending champion Ben Hogan established the “Masters Club” for past champions. The club’s founding included honorary memberships for co-creators Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, with tournament chairmen later joining the annual gathering. Attendees receive an inscribed gold locket shaped like the club’s emblem as a token of membership. A unique aspect of the tradition is that each champion covers the cost of their chosen menu for all past winners. The menus have evolved over decades, reflecting the personal tastes and cultural influences of the champions. For instance, Rory McIlroy, who won his first Masters in 2026, opted for a menu featuring grilled elk sliders, aligning with his previous interest in wild game. Scottie Scheffler, the 2022 champion, maintained a consistent approach in 2023, offering a balanced selection that appealed to a broad audience. In 2020, Tiger Woods returned to his childhood favorites, serving fajitas and sushi alongside steak and sashimi, a nod to his early years in Southern California. Other notable menus include Patrick Reed’s elaborate spread in 2019, which showcased his depth of culinary planning, and Sergio Garcia’s 2018 dinner, which incorporated traditional Spanish dishes like lobster rice. Danny Willett’s 2017 menu was described as quintessentially English, rivaling Sir Nick Faldo’s 1997 fish and chips.#masters_tournament #augusta_national_golf_club #ben_hogan #bobby_jones #clifford_roberts
Rory McIlroy Reveals Menu for Masters Club Dinner Rory McIlroy has shared the menu for the Masters Club dinner, a tradition hosted annually at the Augusta National Golf Club ahead of the tournament. The menu, inspired by McIlroy’s upbringing, Georgia cuisine, and global favorites, reflects personal memories and regional influences. The event, attended by past champions, features a curated selection of dishes and wines, with McIlroy taking the lead in choosing the offerings for the 2024 dinner. The menu includes four appetizers: bacon-wrapped dates, grilled elk sliders, rock shrimp tempura, and peach and ricotta flatbread. McIlroy explained that the dates were a nod to his mother, who often prepared them during his childhood. The elk sliders were inspired by his experience eating large quantities of elk before last year’s Masters, while the peach and ricotta flatbread highlights local Georgia flavors. For the first course, McIlroy selected yellowfin tuna carpaccio, a dish he has consistently ordered at his favorite New York City restaurant, Le Bernardin. He described it as a simple yet essential choice, noting that the club worked with chefs at the restaurant to replicate the dish for the event. The main course offers two options: wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon. Sides include traditional Irish champ, a dish McIlroy recalled eating as a child, along with brussels sprouts, glazed carrots, and vidalia onion rings. Dessert features sticky toffee pudding, a “crowd-pleaser” chosen for its universal appeal. McIlroy also curated a wine list featuring selections from the Augusta National wine cellar.#rory_mcilroy #scottie_scheffler #augusta_national_golf_club #masters_club_dinner #le_bernardin
2026 Masters Odds, Picks, and Field: PGA Tour Predictions from a Proven Model The 2026 Masters Tournament, set to take place at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, has drawn significant attention as three players aim to complete the career grand slam. Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Brooks Koepka have each won two of the other majors and now face the chance to secure their fourth major title. The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Scottie Scheffler as the +430 favorite, followed by Rory McIlroy at +850 and Ludvig Aberg at +1100. Other notable contenders include Bryson DeChambeau (+1600), Jon Rahm (+1300), and Schauffele (+1600). Tiger Woods, who has not ruled out participation, is a +25000 longshot. A sophisticated computer model, developed by DFS pro Mike McClure, has simulated the 2026 Masters 10,000 times and produced surprising insights. The model, which has accurately predicted 16 major championships, including the 2025 Masters and this year’s PGA and Open Championships, is now offering its projections for the 2026 event. The model’s analysis suggests that Schauffele, despite his status as a favorite, may struggle. His recent performance on the PGA Tour has been inconsistent, with a missed cut in his first event and a 41st-place finish in his second. His putting has regressed, ranking 76th in total putting compared to third in 2024 when he won two majors. Additionally, his record at Augusta National has been mixed, with more missed cuts than top-fives over the past four years. In contrast, the model is highly confident in Collin Morikawa, despite his +2700 odds. Morikawa, who already has a PGA Championship and Open Championship, has a strong history at the Masters.#brooks_koepka #xander_schauffele #collin_morikawa #augusta_national_golf_club #mike_mcclure
Scottie Scheffler Adheres to Unwritten Tradition at Masters Champions Dinner Scottie Scheffler has made it clear he will not sit near the seats occupied by golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods during the Masters Champions Dinner, a tradition that has persisted even as the event has evolved over the years. The 2022 Green Jacket winner, now ranked No. 1 in the world, has attended the exclusive gathering twice as a host and has always respected the unspoken protocol surrounding seating arrangements. While the exact details of the tradition remain informal, Scheffler described it as a subtle yet significant aspect of the event. Scheffler explained that the dinner’s seating is divided into informal sections, with players naturally gravitating toward areas that align with their status and history within the sport. However, he emphasized that he would never attempt to sit in the vicinity of Nicklaus and Woods, even as the evening progresses. “There’s kind of spots where you kind of feel you’ll naturally flow into,” he said, adding that the tradition reflects a deep respect for the game’s icons. The event, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club, has long been a highlight of the Masters week, offering a rare opportunity for past champions to reunite. Scheffler, who has already established himself as a future legend of the sport, admitted the experience was both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. Hosting the dinner for the first time, he described the moment as a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. “I had no idea what it was going to be like,” he said, noting that the only certainty was where he would sit—next to the club’s chairman, Fred Ridley, and former president, Billy Crenshaw. To ease his nerves, Scheffler enlisted his wife, Meredith, to preview the setup before the event began.#scottie_scheffler #augusta_national_golf_club #tiger_woods #fred_ridley #jack_nicklaus
Scottie Scheffler on Masters Champions Dinner, seating chart and more Scottie Scheffler was unprepared for the experience of hosting the Masters Champions Dinner for the first time. The event, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club, is a private gathering of all past Masters champions, celebrating the previous year’s winner. Known as the most exclusive dinner in golf, the evening features a menu curated by the host and is served in honor of their victory. Despite the prestige, Scheffler admitted he felt nervous ahead of his debut in 2023. “The only thing I really knew is where I was going to sit,” Scheffler said. “That’s basically the only thing I knew, sitting next to Mr. Crenshaw and the chairman. So, yeah, I was definitely nervous. I’m not really a super social guy to begin with.” He revealed he arrived early to familiarize himself with the setup and invited his wife, Meredith, to preview the event. “I got there early, checked everything out, kind of snuck Meredith up there, let her see because she kind of helped me plan out a lot of the food and all that stuff. Obviously, I wanted her to see it, so I kind of snuck her up the back, showed her everything before it got started.” This year marks Scheffler’s fourth Masters Champions Dinner, having hosted two of the past three years. Rory McIlroy will take over as host after completing his Grand Slam in 2025. Scheffler shared insights about the seating arrangements, explaining that while there is a subtle protocol, the placement isn’t strictly assigned. “There’s a little protocol,” he said. “Guys kind of have like, I would say, sections where they sit. But you move around a little bit. There’s not necessarily assigned seats, but I’m definitely not going to go sit in the area where Tiger and Jack sit.#rory_mcilroy #scottie_scheffler #jon_rahm #augusta_national_golf_club #masters_champions_dinner
