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The Masters: Rory McIlroy reveals Champions Dinner menu for 2026 pre-major tradition at Augusta National

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The Masters: Rory McIlroy reveals Champions Dinner menu for 2026 pre-major tradition at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy has unveiled his menu for the traditional Champions Dinner ahead of the defence of his Masters crown at Augusta National in April.  

The Northern Irishman shall cater to fans of 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild and 1989 Chateau d'Yquem, so too sticky toffee pudding fanatics and grilled elk slider scranners.

The reigning Masters champion historically chooses the meals served to fellow winners in the Augusta clubhouse on the Tuesday evening ahead of the tournament getting under way on the Thursday morning.

McIlroy ended his agonising wait for a Masters title last year when he beat Justin Rose in a dramatic play-off hole to clinch an elusive Green Jacket.

The 36-year-old's menu includes a first course of yellowfin tuna carpaccio, followed by an option of other wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon - accompanied by traditional Irish Champ - before being rounded off by sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

He may also represent the first player to include brussels sprouts in his selection. Couple that with bacon-wrapped dates, and it is a bold move.

McIlroy revealed how his mother Rosie had previously served him bacon-wrapped dates, while he and his wife Erica have enjoyed a dish of yellowfin tuna carpaccio at their favourite restaurant in New York.

"Yeah, I mean, I think it would be pretty presumptuous to have a menu in your head before you actually win the tournament," said McIlroy.

"But I always thought about: If I win the Masters one day, what would I want it to look like? What would I like to serve? You know, I didn't really want to go with a theme or like, you know - hopefully this isn't my first time hosting dinner.

"I felt this time around, I wanted to do something that I would enjoy but I wanted to do something that all other
champions would enjoy, as well.

"No, it wasn't put together off the top of my head. I tried to be pretty thoughtful with it. Tried to incorporate some of the things that I like and some, you know, little personal touches along the way. But at the same time, you know, trying to put together a good enough menu that everybody would enjoy, as well."

Last year saw Scottie Scheffler serve 'Scottie-style' sliders in a Texas-inspired menu, along with 'Papa Scheff's meatball and ravioli bites'.

Jon Rahm previously offered a Spanish-themed menu including 'Mama Rahm's classic lentil stew' and 'Basque ribeye', Danny Willett famously served a Sunday roast and Tiger Woods in the past delivered steak and chicken fajitas.

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