The Masters is famously referred to as “a tradition unlike any other.” But perhaps the most exclusive tradition of them all is the Champions Dinner, which is served in honor of the tournament’s defending champion — who also curates the menu.
Ben Hogan started the Masters Club dinner in 1952 as an idea for all the Masters champions to have dinner together. The only other person in the room is Augusta National’s chairman Fred Ridley, by invitation of the winners.
Scottie Scheffler hosts this year’s dinner. His menu for the April 8 event include wood-fired cowboy ribeye, family-style macaroni and cheese and chipotle-lime roasted sweet potatoes.
Served in honor of Mr. Scottie Scheffler. #themasters pic.twitter.com/24VayDZhgs
— The Masters (@TheMasters) March 19, 2025
Here are some of the menu highlights from the turn of the century.
Jon Rahm, 2024
Rahm’s menu put his heritage on display with Spanish dishes.
The Champions Dinner, served in honor of Mr. @JonRahmOfficial. #themasters pic.twitter.com/r9oalTrFtf
— The Masters (@TheMasters) March 19, 2024
Scottie Scheffler, 2023
Scheffler, a Texas native, had a delicious Tex-Mex-style offering during his dinner.
Served in Honor of Mr. Scottie Scheffler. #themasters pic.twitter.com/AbpHBJ4MgN
— The Masters (@TheMasters) March 15, 2023
Hideki Matsuyama, 2022
The Masters’ first champion from Japan had a menu featuring sushi and wagyu beef.
To honor Japan’s first champion, Hideki Matsuyama’s 2022 Champions Dinner menu. #themasters pic.twitter.com/2N42mU0Zja
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 5, 2022
Dustin Johnson, 2021
Johnson’s 2021 menu featured some delicious Southern staples.
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Tiger Woods, 2020
Tiger’s fifth Masters menu included sushi, steak and an assortment of desserts.
Served in honor of Mr. Tiger Woods. #themasters pic.twitter.com/P9AWsWBHdn
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 10, 2020
Patrick Reed, 2019
Reed’s selection had two creme brulees on the menu — one a traditional vanilla dessert, the other a corn-based appetizer.
I’m down with tonight’s Champions menu at #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/lP3dbpVJAi
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) April 9, 2019
Sergio Garcia, 2018
Garcia’s menu featured his wife Angela’s tres leches cake recipe.
So excited and honored to host my first Champions Dinner @TheMasters! I hope everyone will enjoy the food. Can’t wait to sit around all those great champions and listen to their stories! pic.twitter.com/Qcs3Tmj8Oj
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) April 3, 2018
Danny Willett, 2017
Willett’s menu went with a number of traditional English delicacies.
Champions dinner by Yorkshire 🥂🍴 pic.twitter.com/H2uMSE2sZR
— Danny Willett (@Danny_Willett) April 4, 2017
Jordan Spieth, 2016
Spieth’s menu recalled a summer Texas barbecue from his native Dallas.
Jordan Spieth’s Masters Champion Dinner Menu (H/T @DanWetzel) pic.twitter.com/bZ9WAuiSqe
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 6, 2016
Bubba Watson, 2013 and 2015
Watson served the same menu in both of his Masters dinners — Caesar salad, chicken breast, green beans, macaroni and cheese, confetti cake and vanilla ice cream.
What a night! Dinner menu. #Blessed pic.twitter.com/GuiU40N3XI
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) April 10, 2013
Adam Scott, 2014
“Moreton Bay bugs” may sound unusual, but fear not: They’re a kind of Australian lobster.
Scott’s full Champions Dinner menu. pic.twitter.com/FS2QHMh10k
— Rex Hoggard (@RexHoggardGC) April 9, 2014
Charl Schwartzel, 2012
Schwartzel’s menu featured barbecue with a South African twist.
Tonight is the Champions Dinner at Augusta National, this is the menu Charl Schwartzel chose in 2012: pic.twitter.com/2ggmMVL58S
— Golf Digest S-Africa 🇿🇦 (@GolfDigestSA) April 7, 2015
Phil Mickelson, 2011
Mickelson chose his menu to honor Seve Ballesteros, who was undergoing cancer treatment at the time. The selection included paella, Machado-topped filet mignon, tortillas and apple empanadas.
Angel Cabrera, 2010
Cabrera’s menu went full Argentinian barbecue, with five courses including blood sausage, pork sausage and beef ribs.
Trevor Immelman, 2009
The South African Immelman served Bobotie (a meat pie), chicken skewers, spinach salad, milk tarts and wine.
Zach Johnson, 2008
A native Iowan and former Florida resident, Johnson served Iowa beef and Florida shrimp at his dinner.
Mickelson, 2007
Mickelson went with a classic barbecue spread, serving ribs, chicken, sausage, pulled pork and cole slaw.
Woods, 2006
Woods served steak and chicken fajitas, guacamole, apple pie, and ice cream, among other treats.
Mickelson, 2005
After his first Masters win, Mickelson went with an Italian menu, serving lobster ravioli in tomato cream sauce, Caesar salad and garlic bread.
Mike Weir, 2004
The Canadian Weir mixed things up a bit with his menu, serving elk, boar, and arctic char, with Canadian beer for drinks.
Woods, 2002 and 2003
Woods chose similar menus for his second and third Masters wins, leading off with porterhouse steak, chicken and sushi.
Vijay Singh, 2001
Singh had Thai tom kha, chicken panang curry, baked sea scallops, a rack of lamb and a Chilean sea bass with chili sauce. For dessert, he served a lychee sorbet.
José María Olazábal, 2000
Olazabal’s menu included beef filet with red wine sauce, romaine lettuce, papitas fritas and shallots.
Source: espn.com