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Rory McIlroy Hosts Lavish Masters Dinner Menu
2025 champion curates sophisticated menu featuring Irish, Georgian, and global influences
Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:07am
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The annual Masters Champions Dinner brings together golf's elite in a celebration of tradition, camaraderie, and culinary indulgence.Augusta TodayAs the reigning Masters champion, Rory McIlroy had the honor of selecting the menu for the exclusive Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club. McIlroy's sophisticated menu paid tribute to his Northern Irish roots, featured Georgia-inspired dishes, and included some of his favorite global cuisine. The dinner, attended by 33 of the 35 living Masters champions, is one of golf's most prestigious traditions.
Why it matters
The Champions Dinner is a highly anticipated annual event that offers a rare glimpse into the traditions and camaraderie of golf's elite. As the host, McIlroy had the opportunity to showcase his personal tastes and honor his home country, while also creating a menu that would appeal to the diverse group of champions in attendance.
The details
McIlroy's menu featured a variety of dishes, including bacon-wrapped dates inspired by his mother's recipe, a peach and ricotta flatbread paying tribute to Georgia, and grilled elk sliders highlighting his preferred pre-tournament protein. The first course included yellowfin tuna carpaccio from his favorite New York restaurant, while the main course offered a choice between wagyu filet mignon and seared salmon. Dessert was a crowd-pleasing sticky toffee pudding. McIlroy also carefully selected a wine lineup featuring high-end bottles, including a 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild from the year he was born.
- The Champions Dinner is held annually on the Tuesday of Masters week.
- This year's dinner took place on April 7, 2026.
The players
Rory McIlroy
The 2025 Masters champion, who curated the menu and wine selection for the exclusive Champions Dinner.
Fred Ridley
The current Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, who attended the dinner along with the 33 living Masters champions.
What they’re saying
“People keep asking me why didn't you go more Irish? And I said, because I want to enjoy the dinner as well.”
— Rory McIlroy, 2025 Masters Champion
“It was just from the heart and from personal experience, and I guess a little bit of nostalgia for me of what I wanted to serve.”
— Rory McIlroy, 2025 Masters Champion
What’s next
The 2027 Champions Dinner menu will be curated by the winner of the 2026 Masters tournament.
The takeaway
The Masters Champions Dinner is a cherished tradition that allows the reigning champion to put their personal stamp on the exclusive event. Rory McIlroy's sophisticated menu, featuring a blend of Irish, Georgian, and global influences, showcased his culinary tastes and paid homage to his roots, while also catering to the diverse group of champions in attendance.
