The annual Masters Champions Dinner is a highly anticipated event, a significant highlight leading up to the prestigious tournament at Augusta National. Golf enthusiasts are consistently fascinated by the culinary selections of past champions, particularly given the exclusive setting of the iconic clubhouse at Magnolia Lane.
Held every Tuesday of Masters week, this exclusive gathering sees previous champions share a meal. The menu is traditionally chosen by the winner of the preceding year’s tournament. Following his historic victory and completion of the career grand slam last year, Rory McIlroy is set to host the 2026 dinner, with his menu having been revealed.
The tradition began in 1952 when Ben Hogan, the previous year’s victor, hosted the inaugural dinner. Strict guidelines were established: attendance was limited to past champions, Bobby Jones, and Clifford Roberts; the revered ‘Green Jacket’ was mandatory attire; and punctuality was expected, with a 7:15 PM arrival. It was conceived as an occasion for fellowship, shared stories, and relaxation.
This article presents a historical overview of past Champions Dinner menus, dating back to 1986, offering a glimpse into the diverse culinary preferences of golf’s elite.
Historical Masters Champions Dinner Menus
- Scottie Scheffler (2025): Cheeseburger sliders served Scottie style, firecracker shrimp, Papa Scheff’s Meatball & Ravioli Bites, Texas-style chili, wood-fired cowboy ribeye or blackened redfish, warm chocolate chip skillet cookie
- Jon Rahm (2024): Tapas y Pintxos (Acorn-fed Iberian ham, Cured pork loin, Idiazabal cheese, black truffle, Spanish omelette with onions and confit potatoes, spicy Basque chorizo, potato, Mama Rahm’s classic lentil stew, creamy chicken fritters and confit potatoes); Basque crab salad and potato; Basque ribeye with Tudela lettuce and piquillo peppers; turbot and Navarra white asparagus; puff pastry cake, custard and Chantilly cream
- Scottie Scheffler (2023): Cheeseburger sliders served Scottie style, firecracker shrimp, Tortilla soup, Texas rib eye steak, blackened redfish, warm chocolate chip skillet cookie
- Hideki Matsuyama (2022): Assorted sushi, sashimi and nigiri yakitori chicken skewers; Miso glazed black cod, Miyazaki Wagyu; Japanese strawberry shortcake
- Dustin Johnson (2021): Pigs in a blanket, lobster and corn fritters; House or Caesar salad; Filet mignon and miso-marinated sea bass; Peach cobbler and apple pie with vanilla ice cream
- Tiger Woods (2020): Augusta rolls (tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, avocado, eel sauce); Prime steak and chicken fajitas with grilled vegetables, refried beans and Mexican rice; Flan, churros with chocolate sauce, sopapillas
- Patrick Reed (2019): Rib eye steak, macaroni and cheese, creamed spinach, creamed corn, chicken, salad, seafood
- Sergio Garcia (2018): International salad, lobster rice dish, tres leches cake and ice cream
- Danny Willett (2017): Mini cottage pies, traditional Sunday roast, apple crumble and custard
- Jordan Spieth (2016): Salad, Texas barbecue with BBQ baked beans, bacon and chive potato salad, sautéed green beans, grilled zucchini, roasted yellow squash, Chocolate chip cookie with ice cream
- Bubba Watson (2015): Caesar salad, chicken breast, green beans, mashed potatoes macaroni and cheese, corn, confetti cake and vanilla ice cream
- Adam Scott (2014): Artichoke and arugula salad with calamari, surf and turf, Wagyu beef with lobster, spinach and mashed potatoes, pavlova Anzac biscuit and vanilla sundae
- Bubba Watson (2013): Caesar salad, chicken breast, green beans, mashed potatoes macaroni and cheese, corn, confetti cake and vanilla ice cream
- Charl Schwartzel (2012): Seafood (crabmeat, crab legs, oysters, shrimp, lobster); South African barbecue (steak, sausages, lamb); Vanilla ice cream sundae
- Phil Mickelson (2011): Paella, machango-topped filet mignon, tortillas, asparagus, salad, apple empanada ice cream
- Angel Cabrera (2010): Asado (chorizo, sausage, ribs, beef fillets, mollejas)
- Trevor Immelman (2009): Meat pie with egg, sosaties, spinach salad, milk tart
- Zach Johnson (2008): Iowa beef, Florida shrimp
- Phil Mickelson (2007): Chicken, sausage, ribs, pulled pork
- Tiger Woods (2006): Stuffed jalapeno and quesadilla starter, salad, chicken and steak fajitas, rice, apple pie, ice cream
- Phil Mickelson (2005): Lobster ravioli in tomato cream sauce, salad, garlic bread
- Mike Weir (2004): Elk, wild boar, Arctic char
- Tiger Woods (2003): Chicken, porterhouse steak, sushi, sashimi, salads, crab cakes, asparagus, mashed potatoes, chocolate truffle cake
- Tiger Woods (2002): Porterhouse steak, chicken, sushi
- Vijay Singh (2001): Chicken panang curry, tom kah, scallops with garlic sauce, rack of lamb, sea bass with chili sauce, lychee sorbet
- Mark O’Meara (1999): Sushi, tuna sashimi, chicken and steak fajitas
- Tiger Woods (1998): Cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, French fries
- Nick Faldo (1997): Fish and chips, tomato soup
- Ben Crenshaw (1996): Texas barbecue
- Jose Maria Olazabal (1995): Paella and hake, tapas
- Bernhard Langer (1994): Turkey, black forest torte
- Fred Couples (1993): Chicken cacciatore
- Sandy Lyle (1989): Haggis, mashed potatoes, mashed turnips
- Bernhard Langer (1986): Wiener Schnitzel