Rory McIlroy’s Masters Dinner Draws Attention Among Costliest Menus in Augusta Tradition

McIlroy’s dinner costs significantly rise because of proteins like elk, tuna, and foie gras carpaccio, which are difficult to source. The Augusta National’s culinary team had even travelled to New York City to take notes from the Le Bernardin chefs. 

“It’s a really simple dish, but every time we go to that restaurant [Le Bernardin], that’s the one thing that I have to have.” The team reportedly learned about the way McIlroy likes yellow-fin tuna carpaccio.

Where Rory McIlroy stands among the most expensive menus

Japan’s first Masters champion stands at the top of the expensive dinners’ list. In 2022, he chose sushi and chicken yakitori as appetizers, miso-glazed black cod and A5 Wagyu beef ribeye as entrees, and finished it off with Japanese strawberry shortcake.

Matsuyama, as other champions do, brought in a flavour of his home cuisine to the dinner. Wagyu Beef and the sushi skewers elevated the price. 

Tiger Woods has hosted five of them. From cheeseburgers to Augusta Rolls, he has served it all. However, the 2020 menu was his most expensive one. John Rahm chose the Ibericos in 2024, and Patrick Reed preferred rib-eye steak in 2019.

On the other hand, Green Jacket winners like Jordan Spieth and Danny Willett went along with “homely” style dinners, which were comparatively easy on the wallet.

Tuesdays have always been for the Champions Dinner at Augusta National in The Masters week. The menu is out before dinner every time, and this time around, McIlroy is eager to host.

“Can’t wait to host the dinner on Tuesday night… And then, obviously, be a part of that dinner for many, many years to come,” Rory McIlroy said about the upcoming 2026 dinner.