What’s on the Menu at the Masters Champions Dinner?
The tradition of Masters Champions Dinners, steeped in history and camaraderie, has long been a cherished custom within the prestigious realm of golf. Dating back to 1952, when the legendary Ben Hogan initiated the tradition, Masters winners have convened annually to host an exclusive gathering. This illustrious event serves as a platform for past champions to come together and indulge in culinary delights.
Each year, the reigning Masters champion is bestowed with the honor of curating the menu for this esteemed gathering, showcasing their personal tastes and cultural influences. From steakhouse dinners to Spanish-inspired feasts, these menus provide a glimpse into the favorite foods of golf’s finest.
In years prior, champions such as Tiger Woods, Hideki Matsuyama, and Jordan Spieth have left their mark on the tradition with unforgettable menus that captured the essence of their triumphs at Augusta National. However, it’s not just about the food. The Masters Champions Dinner (formally, the “Masters Club”) is also a platform for camaraderie and nostalgia. As past champions gather around the table, they share anecdotes, impart wisdom, and forge lasting bonds, transcending the boundaries of competition. These are the menus of the most recent Masters dinners!
2026 – Rory McIlroy
Last year’s champion, Rory McIlroy, celebrated his career Grand Slam victory at the 2026 dinner with a menu that blended Northern Irish staples with refined global flavors. The appetizers included four distinct choices: bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese (his mother’s recipe), rock shrimp tempura, Georgia peach and ricotta flatbread, and grilled elk sliders. The first course was a yellowfin tuna carpaccio inspired by the famed New York restaurant Le Bernardin, followed by a main course of wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon. For side dishes, McIlroy served traditional Irish champ (mashed potatoes) and crispy Vidalia onion rings, finishing the feast with a classic sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla ice cream and warm toffee sauce.
2025 – Scottie Scheffler
The 2024 champion, Scottie Scheffler hosted his second Champions Dinner in just three years. He leaned into Texas-inspired comfort food and family nostalgia for the menu. The appetizer spread featured “Scottie-Style” cheeseburger sliders served with fries on the burger, firecracker shrimp, and “Papa Scheff’s Meatball and Ravioli Bites,” a nod to his father’s cooking. For the first course, Scheffler swapped his previous year’s spicy tortilla soup for a hearty Texas-style chili. The main course offered a choice of wood-fired cowboy ribeye or blackened redfish, accompanied by sides like jalapeño creamed corn and soy-glazed Brussels sprouts. The meal concluded with his signature dessert: a warm chocolate chip skillet cookie topped with vanilla bean ice cream.
2024 – Jon Rahm
2023 champion Jon Rahm celebrated his Master’s win with a Spanish-inspired feast, paying homage to his roots. An assortment of tapas was offered as appetizers, including Mama Rahm’s Classic Lentil Soup and Ibèricos. The first course was a crab salad, followed by the main course featuring a choice of pil-pil fish or ribeye. For dessert, Rahm chose a puff pastry cake with custard and chantilly cream– yum!
2023 – Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler delighted his guests at the 2023 Masters Champions Dinner with an assortment of crowd-pleasing favorites. He chose firecracker shrimp and cheeseburger sliders—served “Scottie Style” with fries inside the burger—and tortilla soup as starters. The main course featured Texas ribeye steak or blackened redfish alongside macaroni, jalapeño creamed corn, fried Brussels sprouts, and seasoned fries. Scheffler wrapped up his dinner with a warm chocolate chip skillet cookie and ice cream.
2022 – Hideki Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama celebrated his remarkable 2021 win with a highly anticipated Japanese menu. The appetizers featured sushi, sashimi and nigiri, and Yakitori chicken skewers. The main dishes were a miso-glazed black cod with dashi broth and an A5 Wagyu beef ribeye. Matsuyama chose a gorgeous Japanese strawberry shortcake with Amaou strawberries to honor his sweet victory.
2021 – Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson celebrated his COVID Masters win with a mouthwatering menu. For starters, pigs in a blanket and lobster corn fritters warmed up the crowd, followed by a house or Caesar salad. The main course consisted of a prime filet mignon or miso-marinated sea bass alongside mashed potatoes and fresh spring vegetables. Johnson offered a sweet finale for dessert: peach cobbler and apple pie with ice cream.
2020 – Tiger Woods
For his 5th Master’s win, Tiger Woods chose a fusion menu that reflected his SoCal roots. The appetizer consisted of sushi and sashimi, followed by steak and chicken fajitas for the main course. A dessert trio was served, consisting of classic flan, churros with chocolate sauce, and sopapillas. An unconventional meal for an unconventional player! The dinner was held in November that year as the tournament was delayed from its typical April date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019 – Patrick Reed
Patrick Reed’s Masters Champions Dinner featured a hearty menu. Looking to satisfy all the previous winners, Reed chose a bone-in-ribeye steak, grilled chicken, and seafood for the main course. On the side were classic steakhouse offerings of macaroni, creamed spinach and corn, and a choice of a Caesar or wedge salad. Reed chose a charming tiramisu vanilla bean crème brûlée and a chocolate crunch and praline cheesecake for dessert.
2018 – Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia celebrated his 2017 win with classic Spanish cuisine inspired by his hometown in Borriol, Castellón, Spain. He chose an International salad to start, which featured ingredients representing countries of Masters champions. For the main meal, a traditional Spanish lobster rice was served. Garcia insisted on his wife, Angela Garcia’s, tres leche cake for dessert– how sweet!
2017 – Danny Willett
At his Masters Club, Danny Willett offered an English feast consisting of mini cottage pies followed by a Sunday roast, featuring prime rib, roasted potatoes and vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy. He followed it up with an apple crumble and vanilla custard for dessert. Coffee and tea were served to wash it all down.
2016 – Jordan Spieth
2015 champion Jordan Spieth decided on a hefty meal to celebrate his win. The main course consisted of beef brisket, smoked half chicken, and pork ribs. On the side were baked beans, bacon and chive potato salad, green beans, and zucchini and squash. Spieth chose vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate chip cookies for his celebratory dessert.
2015 – Bubba Watson
Bubba Watson celebrated his second Master’s victory with a simple meal. He chose to serve a Caesar salad with grilled chicken, alongside green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, and macaroni. For dessert, Watson chose a confetti cake with vanilla ice cream. A classic meal for a stunning 2014 win!
