The Masters Champions Dinner is a time-honored tradition at the Masters Tournament, dating back to 1952 when Ben Hogan invited all past Masters champions to dine together.
Known more formally as “the Masters Club” this annual event gathers past winners for a special meal during the tournament week.
Held in Augusta’s clubhouse on the Tuesday night of tournament week, the dinner brings together past champions to celebrate their achievements, share stories, and enjoy a meal together.
The previous year’s winner hosts the dinner, choosing the entire menu for the night.
This year, 2022 Masters winner Scottie Scheffler has unveiled his menu, featuring Scottie-style cheeseburger sliders, as he prepares to defend his title at the 2023 Masters.
The guest list is exclusively past champions plus the past and present chairmen of the Masters.
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Traditions and Customs
Menu Selection
The selection reflects the champion’s personal taste and often includes dishes from their home country or childhood memories.
Notable Dishes
Over the years, various Masters champions have chosen dishes that highlight their cultural background or favorite foods.
Some notable examples include:
Hideki Matsuyama
In 2022, Hideki served sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and Yakitori chicken skewers as appetizers, followed by miso-glazed black cod with dashi broth, A5 Wagyu beef ribeye with mixed mushrooms and vegetables, and more.
Adam Scott
The Australian golfer, who won the Masters in 2013, chose a delightful surf and turf combination for his Champions Dinner.
His menu included Wagyu beef with lobster, as well as a side of spinach and mashed potatoes. For dessert, he served pavlova with Anzac biscuits and a vanilla sundae.
Tiger Woods
A 5-time Masters champion, Tiger has served a variety of dishes at his Champions Dinners.
In his earlier years, Woods opted for a casual selection with cheeseburgers, French fries, and milkshakes on the menu.
Later, he introduced “The Augusta Roll” sushi to the dinner, showcasing his affinity for Japanese cuisine.
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These dishes showcase not only the diverse tastes of the champions but also the unique opportunity for them to share their culinary heritage with the world’s best golfers at the Champions Dinner.
Here is a list of all Champions Dinner menus since 1994.
Importance Of The Dinner
The Masters Champions Dinner, an annual tradition since 1952, has become more than just a gathering of past winners.
It serves as a unique bonding experience for the elite group of champions and adds a touch of nostalgia to the prestigious event.
As the participants share their experiences, the dinner promotes camaraderie and sportsmanship among the past champions.
This activity also helps to bridge the gap between generations of golfers, connecting legends of the past with the stars of the present.
Many new winners state that getting to listen to the legends of the game tell stories is one of the highlights of their lives.
The exclusive nature of the dinner also adds to the allure of the Masters Tournament.
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