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Rory McIlroy‘s Champions Dinner menu for the 2026 Masters Tournament has been released. And it includes some of the most mouth-watering appetizers, an umami-packed first course, two delicious choices of mains, and a sinfully exciting dessert.

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That’s not even the end of the menu. McIlroy has also given an excellent selection of wines for the fellow Masters winners to pair with their meals. From a 1989 Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux, to a 2022 Domaine Leflaive, Batard-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, he has it all.

For appetizers, McIlroy’s Champions Dinner menu includes Peach & Ricotta Flatbread with Balsamic, Hot Honey, and Basil, Rock Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy Sauce, Bacon-wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese and Almonds, and Grilled Elk Sliders with Caramelized Onion Jam and Roasted Garlic Aioli.

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In the first course, the players will be served Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio with Foie Gras, Toasted Baguette, and Chives.

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The two main courses served in the Champions Dinner this year will be Wagyu Filet Mignon or Seared Salmon with Traditional Irish Champ, Sauteed Brussel Sprouts, Glazed Carrots with Brown Butter, and Crispy Vidalia Onion Rings.

Finally, for dessert, the Irishman has decided on the sinful Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream and Warm Toffee Sauce.

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It’s interesting to see McIlroy with the beef and seafood combination for his main course options. Even Scottie Scheffler had followed the same route while choosing completely different cuts and varieties of meat. While Scheffler’s dinner menu received a lot of criticism from the netizens, McIlroy’s has been subject to the opposite reaction.

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The internet has fallen in love with the Irishman’s menu for his Champions Dinner. And they shared their opinions about it on the Masters Tournament’s Instagram post about it.

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Rory McIlroy’s Champions Dinner menu has got everyone’s mouth watering

Rory McIlroy has served up an outstanding menu to excite every fan. The last time the internet was this happy seeing a Champions Dinner menu was probably in honor of Hideki Matsuyama’s win in 2023.

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“Finally an adult menu. 🔥” said a fan.

After seeing cheeseburgers on the menu twice in the last three years, the fan is happy to finally see a mature palate on display. The Grilled Elk Sliders certainly sound more appetizing than something off your closest McDonald’s menu.

One of them commented, “I’ll bring my Epi-Pen for the almonds, save me a seat 🪄.”

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Probably allergic to nuts, they are ready to risk it all for a bite of the delicious Bacon-Wrapped Dates. Frankly, we don’t blame them. However, we would recommend having it at the end, after they have gone through everything else on the menu.

Someone wrote, “That’s a strong foursome of wine to wash it all down. Well played @themasters!”

The wine selection has been the most talked-about topic in the comments. Fans acknowledged the delicious and expensive collection of wines that the Irishman is serving his guests. The 1989 Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux itself is a highly acclaimed wine, often receiving a near-perfect score of 99 from Wine Advocate and Vinous.

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A comment read, “Not what I was expecting from Rory.”

When McIlroy won the Masters Tournament 2025, fans were expecting his Champions Dinner to be more Irish-focused. But the only thing that is close to home for him in the menu is probably the option of beef or salmon in the main course.

Lastly, a fan said, “Appetizers: B-, First Course: B+, Main Course: B+, Dessert: A++++++++.”

They seem to be a little too excited by the toffee-overloaded dessert choice. To end such a delicious dinner with a heavenly serving of Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream is probably the best way to send everyone off. It won’t be surprising if some of the pros or non-active members choose to grab two servings of the dessert.

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Molin Sheth is a senior Golf writer at EssentiallySports and a key member of the ES Golf Trends Desk. He brings strong editorial judgment and a data-driven approach to uncovering the game’s overlooked angles, delivering insightful play-by-play reporting across golf’s four major championships. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, an in-house initiative that mentors and develops writers through expert guidance and rigorous training, Molin works closely with industry-leading mentors to bring clarity and depth to a sport where precision matters and every shot tells a story.

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