Summary
Rory McIlroy, who won last year's Masters Tournament, hosted the traditional Masters Champions Dinner. He chose a menu that blends dishes from his Irish roots with international and local fare, sparking interest with its variety and the inclusion of high-end wines.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy was last year's Masters Tournament winner and hosted the Champions Dinner.
- The menu featured a mix of Irish and international dishes, including wagyu filet mignon and seared salmon.
- An Irish dish called champ, a potato side, was included on the menu.
- Appetizers included bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese, which is a specialty of McIlroy's mother.
- Expensive wines, like a 1990 Château Lafite Rothschild, were part of the dinner offerings.
- McIlroy joked about not including more Irish dishes, saying he wanted everyone, including himself, to enjoy the meal.
- He expressed gratitude for being part of what he called "one of the best traditions in sport."
- McIlroy will start the tournament alongside Cameron Young and Mason Howell.
