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Rory McIlroy's Masters Feast: A $1,000 Bottle Surprise
19 Mar
Summary
- McIlroy funds the entire extravagant Champions Dinner menu himself.
- The menu features rare wines, including a $1,000 bottle from McIlroy's birth year.
- Dishes include Irish champ and nods to Georgia, McIlroy's roots.
Rory McIlroy, the previous year's Masters champion, hosted the exclusive Champions Dinner, personally funding all the extravagant food and beverages. The Irishman's meticulously planned menu featured a diverse array of flavors, incorporating elements from his heritage.
Starters included Georgia's iconic peaches and Irish specialties like his mother's bacon-wrapped dates. A Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio, prepared in the style of a three-Michelin-star restaurant, preceded the main courses.
Guests chose between Wagyu Filet Mignon or Seared Salmon, accompanied by traditional Irish champ and other premium sides. McIlroy also curated an extensive wine list from Augusta National's cellar.
This selection included a 2015 Champagne, a 2022 Grand Cru, a 1990 Bordeaux celebrating his Masters win, and a 1989 Chateau d'Yquem dessert wine, chosen for being his birth year and costing upwards of $1,000.
