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
