Rory McIlroy’s 2026 Masters Champions Dinner REVEALED: Elk sliders, yellowfin tuna and a nod to his Irish roots

Rory McIlroy has unveiled his Masters Champions Dinner, with the Northern Irishman opting for a varied spread including grilled elk sliders and ‘Traditional Irish Champ.’

McIlroy has this year’s honor of selecting the menu for the pre-tournament dinner, which will take place on April 7 – just two days before the start of The Masters.

The defending champion revealed his selection on Wednesday, with four appetizers on offer including the elk sliders, rock shrimp tempura and bacon-wrapped dates, with the latter inspired by his mother’s recipe. ‘Thanks to Rosie for that one,’ McIlroy said.

Guests will then be treated to Yellowfin tuna carpaccio with foie gras and chives, before the main course of Wagyu Filet Mignon or Seared Salmon.

That will be served with Brussels sprouts, carrots, onion rings and Irish champ, which is typically a blend of potatoes, scallions, milk, and butter.

McIlroy’s dessert of choice is sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream and warm toffee sauce.

‘In the build up to the Masters last year, I was eating a lot of elk,’ McIlroy revealed. I got this big shipment of elk, and I was eating a lot of that. 

‘[But] I didn’t want elk to be the main course, because I didn’t know if everyone would like that, so I incorporated it into the appetizers.’

Perhaps predictably, his choices divided fans. ‘These menus are always horrific,’ one wrote on social media. ‘Standing ovation,’ said another. ‘That’s an elite menu.’

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