Inside McIlroy's Masters Champions Dinner: Menu, Guests, and Traditions

The Masters Club, also known as the Champions Dinner, is an annual tradition at Augusta National where past winners gather to share stories and camaraderie. This year, Rory McIlroy takes the reins as host, following his maiden Masters victory last year. As the reigning champion, McIlroy has the privilege of setting the menu and drinks list for the dinner, which takes place on the Tuesday of Masters week. The menu features a range of dishes, including bacon-wrapped dates inspired by his mother's recipe and yellowfin tuna carpaccio from his favorite New York restaurant. The wine list includes a 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, which McIlroy drank on the night of his Masters win. The Champions Dinner is an exclusive event, with only past Masters winners and the current chairman allowed to attend. This year, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be absent, but multiple major winners like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson are expected to attend. The dinner is a time for the champions to reminisce about their experiences at The Masters, share stories, and enjoy each other's company. McIlroy's menu has been revealed, and it promises to be an unforgettable evening, with the cost of hosting the meal falling to the defending champion. As McIlroy prepares to host the dinner, he expressed his gratitude and excitement, saying, 'I want to share that with everyone in the room. It is the most exclusive dinner club in all of sport, and I think we should all feel very fortunate that we are there.' The Champions Dinner is a highlight of the Masters week, and this year's event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the attendees.