April 7, 2026Updated April 8, 2026, 4:12 p.m. ET
The first tee time and pairings are but to be set for the 2026 Masters Tournament however we do know reigning winner Rory McIlroy will defend his title this week in Augusta. Before he does that, although, McIlroy will participate in one of many occasion’s storied traditions: The Masters Champions dinner.
Augusta National Golf Club hosts a dinner with a menu of selection determined by the defending Masters Champion yearly. This time round it is McIlroy’s flip to resolve what prior Masters winners will probably be consuming previous to the event at this dinner.
Last 12 months, defending Masters winner Scottie Scheffler brought some Texas flair to the menu. For tomorrow night time’s dinner, McIlroy’s drawing on inspiration from at residence and overseas.
Here’s what to know for the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner:
Rory McIlroy’s Masters Champions Dinner menu
Appetizers
Peach and ricotta flatbread: Balsamic, scorching honey, basil
Rock shrimp tempura: Creamy Spicy Sauce
Bacon-wrapped dates: Goat cheese, almonds
Grilled elk sliders: Caramelized onion jam, roasted garlic aioli
First course
Yellowfin tuna carpaccio: Foie gras, toasted baguette, chives
Main course
Choice of wagyu filet minon or seared salmon: Traditional Irish champ, sauteed brussels sprouts, glazed carrots with brown butter, crispy vidalia onion rings
Dessert
Sticky toffee pudding: Vanilla ice cream and heat toffee sauce
What to find out about Rory McIlroy’s menu
McIlroy drew some inspiration from residence for his menu. The bacon-wrapped dates pay homage to those his mom makes. The elk sliders are a newer thought, as that is what McIlroy was consuming loads of main as much as the 2025 Masters.
“I got this big shipment of elk, and I was eating a lot of that, and I didn’t want elk to be the main course, because I didn’t know if everyone would like that,” McIlroy stated, “so I incorporated it into the appetizers.”
The Northern Irish golfer additionally offers a nod to the New York restaurant Le Barnardin – a favourite for McIlroy and his spouse – with the yellowfin tuna carpaccio within the first course.
The champ potatoes are a part of the primary course and a dish McIlroy used to eat a variety of as a child.
When does 2026 Masters Tournament begin?
The ninetieth Masters Tournament tees off on Thursday, April 9, and can conclude Sunday, April 12.
