Rory McIlroy has set a new record for the most expensive Champions Dinner in Masters history, with the bill reportedly exceeding $25,000 (£19,800). The Northern Irish golfer hosted the exclusive event at Augusta National on Tuesday, ahead of his title defence.
The dinner, which costs $318 (£251) per guest, is nearly three times the price of Scottie Scheffler's menu last year. It surpasses the previous record set by Hideki Matsuyama in 2022, whose dinner cost $220 (£174) per head.
McIlroy's menu featured elk sliders, wagyu filet mignon, seared salmon, shrimp tempura, and tuna carpaccio with foie gras. Traditional Irish champ and sticky toffee pudding were also included. The bill for food alone was over $11,000, with drinks such as premium champagne and wines costing up to $1,000 per bottle doubling the total.
All 35 living Masters champions were invited, but Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were absent due to personal reasons. McIlroy said: "It's a shame a couple of guys won't be there. They've been two of the greatest champions this tournament has ever seen."
The dinner is a tradition dating back to 1952, where the reigning champion designs the menu and pays for the meal. McIlroy earned the honour after winning the Masters in 2025, completing the career Grand Slam on his 17th attempt.
