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Rory McIlroy Hosts Record $318 Masters Dinner Menu

4/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rory McIlroy, the golfer, will host the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner, costing $318 per head, the most expensive in history.
The menu includes personal touches, such as his mother's specialty, goat cheese-stuffed dates, and Georgia peach and ricotta flatbread.
Main courses include wagyu filet mignon and seared salmon, while dessert is sticky toffee pudding.
The dinner also marks McIlroy's first time hosting after completing his career Grand Slam.

History

Historical Context

The Masters Tournament, inaugurated in 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club, was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts to attract elite golfers. Initially struggling during the Great Depression, the tournament gained prestige and profitability over the decades. Rory McIlroy's hosting of the 2026 Champions Dinner, costing $318 per head, highlights the event's evolving luxury and enduring significance in golf culture.

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Story summary

Rory McIlroy, the golfer, will host the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner, costing $318 per head, the most expensive in history.
The menu includes personal touches, such as his mother's specialty, goat cheese-stuffed dates, and Georgia peach and ricotta flatbread.
Main courses include wagyu filet mignon and seared salmon, while dessert is sticky toffee pudding.
The dinner also marks McIlroy's first time hosting after completing his career Grand Slam.

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