Scottie Scheffler to Host Masters Champions Dinner with Southern-Style Feast
Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 ranked golfer in the world according to the Official World Golf Rankings, is set to host the most prestigious and exclusive dinner in golf.[0] The annual Champions Dinner, held the night before the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, brings together all living Masters tournament champions who wish to attend for a dinner in honor of the previous year’s winner.[0] In keeping with tradition, the 2022 green jacket winner will be hosting a special dinner for past Masters Champions at Augusta National on April 4. The celebration will be graced with a special menu created by Scheffler himself, providing an exclusive opportunity for those fortunate enough to share the moment with the winner.[1]
The lucky guests are in for a treat, as Scheffler has chosen a Southern-style feast harking back to his Texan roots.[2] The four-course meal will open with cheeseburger sliders that will be served “Scottie-style,” and firecracker shrimp.[3] That will be followed by tortilla soup.[4] Then for the main event, there’s a choice between Texas ribeye steak or blackened redfish, each served with family style mac and cheese, jalapeno creamed corn, fried Brussels sprouts and seasoned fries.[5] What about dessert?[2] A delectable skillet cookie with a glass of milk and a scoop of ice cream is a delight to all![3]
Scheffler’s menu provides a significant contrast to last year’s Champions Dinner menu, when Hideki Matsuyama offered a Japanese-inspired affair including assorted sushi, miso-glazed black cod and Miyazaki wagyu. Matsuyama's menu began with assorted sushi and sashimi, while Scheffler’s menu is a sizeable departure from his predecessor.
“I’m aware I have to say a few words, but, for the most part, it’s kind of a group thing,” said the title-holder ahead of the 2023 Masters, which gets underway on April 6. “I’m not quite sure what the vibe will be like, but I think we are all there to play in the tournament and celebrate The Masters and celebrate all being past champions.”[6]
Scheffler, who is the defending champion, admitted he had not yet fully determined what he would say in his role.[7]
0. “Ribeye highlights Scottie Scheffler's Masters champions dinner” Yardbarker, 15 Mar. 2023, https://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/ribeye_highlights_scottie_schefflers_masters_champions_dinner/s1_17051_38584062
1. “Scottie Scheffler's Masters dinner menu sounds incredible” Golf Channel, 15 Mar. 2023, https://www.golfchannel.com/news/scottie-schefflers-masters-dinner-menu-sounds-incredible
2. “Scottie Scheffler's Masters Champion dinner menu revealed, with steak and mac and cheese” Daily Mail, 16 Mar. 2023, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/golf/article-11866733/Scottie-Schefflers-Masters-Champion-dinner-menu-revealed-steak-mac-cheese.html
3. “PGA's Scottie Scheffler Dropped His Master's Champion Dinner Menu & It Looks SOLID” Whiskey Riff, 15 Mar. 2023, https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/03/15/pgas-scottie-scheffler-dropped-his-masters-champion-dinner-menu-it-looks-solid
4. “Scottie Scheffler’s Masters Champions Dinner Menu Is Oddly Reminiscent Of Your Local Applebee’s” BroBible, 15 Mar. 2023, https://brobible.com/sports/article/scottie-schefflers-masters-champions-dinner-menu
5. “Scottie Scheffler Unveils Masters Champions Dinner Menu” Yahoo Sports, 15 Mar. 2023, https://sports.yahoo.com/scottie-scheffler-unveils-masters-champions-210538788.html
6. “Scottie Scheffler feels players will put rifts aside at Masters Champions Dinner” Kildare Nationalist, 15 Mar. 2023, https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/03/15/scottie-scheffler-feels-players-will-put-rifts-aside-at-masters-champions-dinner/
7. “Scottie Scheffler aims to have ‘good time' with LIV players at Masters Champions' Dinner” The Scotsman, 15 Mar. 2023, https://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-aims-to-have-good-time-with-liv-players-at-masters-champions-dinner-4066242
