Inside McIlroy's Exclusive Masters Dinner: Menu, Guests, and More

The Masters Club, also known as the Champions Dinner, is an annual tradition where past winners of the Green Jacket gather for an exclusive dinner. This year, Rory McIlroy will host the event for the first time after winning his fifth major title. As the reigning champion, McIlroy has the privilege of setting the menu and drinks list for the evening. The dinner will feature a variety of dishes and wines, each with a special significance to McIlroy. The event will take place on the Tuesday of Masters week and will be attended by other past champions, including Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson. Unfortunately, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not be in attendance due to personal reasons. McIlroy's menu includes dishes such as bacon-wrapped dates, yellowfin tuna carpaccio, and wagyu filet mignon, as well as a selection of fine wines. The cost of hosting the meal will fall to McIlroy, with the average price of his wine choices exceeding $1,000 per bottle. Despite the expense, McIlroy is thrilled to be hosting the event and is looking forward to sharing the experience with his fellow champions.