Tuesday’s Champions Dinner on the Masters is golf’s most unique gathering. Debuted in 1952 by Ben Hogan, it’s hosted yearly by the defending champion who has the distinction of setting the menu and in addition graciously picks up the invoice.
Over time, it is change into customary process to serve a favourite delicacy from the winner’s homeland. Previous champions have chosen every thing from wiener schnitzel (Bernhard Langer, 1986) to haggis, a Scottish specialty made from minced sheep organs (Sandy Lyle 1989) to rooster panang curry (Vijay Singh in 2001) and Moreton Bay Bugs (lobster) from Australia ( Adam Scott 2014). Even Jordan Spieth, in 2016, went with a Texas barbecue.
In 1998, at his first of 5 dinners, Tiger Woods served cheeseburgers and rooster sandwiches, fries and milkshakes. Extra just lately, he is gone just a little extra upscale with a sushi appetizer and rooster and steak fajitas. In the end, Scottie Scheffler introduced his menu to be served on April 4, and he did not disappoint.
We requested greater than two dozen gamers what they’d serve in the event that they received the Masters and acquired to host the Champions Dinner in addition to a handful of previous champions what they’d do in the event that they acquired to host it once more.
Keegan Bradley
Keegan Bradley hits out of the tough on the second gap through the second spherical of the 2019 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership. (Photograph: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports activities)
I would like to serve an Italian dinner. Undoubtedly rooster parm.
Sam Burns
Sam Burns hits from the green on No. 1 throughout a observe spherical of forward of the 2022 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Andrew Davis Tucker-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Community)
A superb steak and potato combo.
Stewart Cink
Stewart Cink hits out of a bunker on the second gap through the first spherical of the 2019 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
I might serve brisket, burnt ends and flat with oven-roasted potatoes with Georgia onions, green-bean casserole and Caesar salad.
Corey Conners
Corey Conner chips on the tenth gap through the third spherical of 2021 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Hopefully, I am going to assume more durable of that once I’m sporting a Inexperienced Jacket however one thing Canadian. I really like beef, some seafood like Canadian lobster and possibly some poutine.
Harris English
Harris English prepares to play his second shot on the eleventh gap throughout a observe spherical forward of the 2021 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
I would go along with some actual Southern meals. I would should have collard greens, some rutabaga, candy potato soufflé. It might be form of like Thanksgiving dinner.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Matthew Fitzpatrick waits to putt on the tenth inexperienced through the second spherical of the 2020 Masters Event in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Matt Slocum/Related Press)
I’ve by no means thought of it. I am going to give it some thought once I win.
Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy Fleetwood chips onto no. 13 inexperienced throughout a observe spherical forward of the 2022 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Christmas dinner.
Jim Furyk
Jim Furyk on the 2014 Masters at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Related Press)
My favourite meal that I grew up with was Hen Paprikash. It is a Czech dish, mainly rooster and dumplings. I might have tried to include a few of my heritage in there.
Max Homa
Max Homa performs his second shot from the thirteenth fairway through the first spherical of the 2020 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Some kind of pasta. That is what I grew up consuming quite a lot of. I all the time joke that I would ask the veterans what they need. I am not tremendous choosy.
Requested the identical query just lately on the podcast “Pardon My Take,” Homa gave a distinct reply, saying, “I am half-Jewish so possibly I would throw in my mother’s matzo ball soup. I am unsure how all people would really feel about it. I would be a really boring, everybody all the time does a steak, a fish, I will should name any individual to search out out what sort of wine is actual good. I am probably not positive what I would do, however that is an issue I would like to have.”
Billy Horschel
Billy Horschel walks throughout the No. 2 inexperienced through the first spherical of the 202 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports activities)
surf and turf I would do a bone in strip from my buddy Desi Vega’s Steak Home. I would do barbecue shrimp and sushi as an appetizer. I am a large sushi fan. I would do some ice cream and chocolate cookies for dessert.
Victor Hovland
Viktor Hovland walks on the second gap through the last spherical of the 2021 Masters at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
I made a deal once I went again residence with a well-known chef again residence in Norway once I ate at his restaurant. I shook his hand and mentioned if I ever win he’d come over and prepare dinner the meal.
Kevin Kisner
Kevin Kisner with daughter Kate through the Par 3 Contest forward of the 2019 Masters at Augusta Nationwide Golf CLub. (Photograph: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Pictures)
Wagyu tomahawk rib-eye with some baked mac ‘n cheese and a few actually good roasted greens like broccoli roasted crispy.
Matt Kuchar
Matt Kuchar hits his third shot on the twelfth gap through the second spherical of the 2021 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
If I had a final meal, it could be pancakes from Cracker Barrel however I do not assume I would do it on the Champions Dinner. It might in all probability be your customary steakhouse dinner.
Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa celebrates after holing out from a bunker on the 18th gap through the last spherical of the 2022 Masters Event. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
I am going to determine that out once I get there, hopefully.
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm walks No. 7 together with his spouse, Kelley, and daughter, Kepa, 1, through the Par 3 Contest forward of the 2022 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership. (Photograph: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Community)
I’ve an thought, sure. It might be Spanish delicacies. I am fortunate to be buddies with chef Jose Andres and I might search out his assist just a little bit.
Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele performs his shot from the fifteenth tee through the third spherical of the 2021 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports activities)
That is high secret. Once I win, you’ll discover out.
Scott Stallings
Scott Stallings hits his method from the green of the second gap through the first spherical of the 2014 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports activities)
I’ve acquired it written down. I might need to prepare dinner the steak. I went (to Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership) in October they usually do a tough char, however primarily it is a cast-iron sear burn that will get to 1,200 levels.
Kevin Streelman
Kevin Streelman reacts after chipping in for eagle on the second gap through the third spherical of the 2016 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
I might have boss Thomas Keller do no matter he desires to do. He is advised me if I ever win the Masters he is doing the deal. Deep-dish Chicago-style pizza from Lou Malnati’s and Scarecrow wine, which is my favourite Napa wine.
JustinThomas
Justin Thomas hits out of the bunker on No. 2 through the third spherical of the 2022 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership. (Photograph: Danielle Parhizkaran-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports activities)
I am fairly fundamental. I have been lucky to do it for the PGA and hopefully I am going to let you recognize subsequent yr.
Gary Woodland
Gary Woodland walks to the sixth inexperienced throughout observe forward of the 2018 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Matt Slocum/Related Press)
I am an enormous steak man. I would get some good Wagyu beef, some Kansas Metropolis strips, potato and I really like ice cream. I am an enormous caramel man, possibly some cookies and cream. Undoubtedly some ice cream.
Will Zalatoris
Will Zalatoris putts on the No. 16 inexperienced throughout a observe spherical forward of the 2022 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Beef Wellington.
What would you serve in case you might do it once more?
Jordan Spieth and his spouse Annie maintain their son Sammy as they pose for photos with relations after the Par 3 Contest forward of the 2022 Masters Event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership. (Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Trevor Immelman: South African Braai.
Zach Johnson: I might do one thing comparable once more with one caveat as a result of I whiffed. I did a corn casserole however this time I would have my household again in Iowa throughout candy corn season in July-August and acquired kilos of it minimize and preserved and dropped at Augusta.
Gary Participant: We might have a South African Braai (BBQ) so loads of choices for all.
Adam Scott: I might serve steak once more in some selection. Steak is all the time a winner in that room.
Jordan Spieth: I would in all probability do some form of Mexican mixture, some seafood, some fajita kind stuff.