Rory McIlroy Hosts $318 Masters Champions Dinner

0:00It's April 7th. From breaking headlines to political updates, this is Europe news today, powered by AI. Rory McElroy is hosting the most expensive Masters champions dinner ever, clocking in at $319 per person. This tradition goes back over 70 years, where past winners gather at Augusta National. McElroy earned his spot by winning last year's Masters in a playoff against Justin Rose, including his career Grand Slam like only Tiger Woodshead, before him among modern players. The menu kicks off with appetizers like peach and ricotta flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates, rock shrimp tempura, and grilled elk sliders. First course is yellowfin tuna carpaccio with foie gras, straight from McElroy's favorite New York spot chefs even flew there to learn it. Mains offer wagyu filet mignon, or seared salmon, sides including Irish champ for his roots, Brussels sprouts, glazed carrots, and onion rings. Dessert, warm sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream.

1:03Living past champions are all invited, including legends like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson who show up every year. But Tiger Woods is out after stepping away from golf post-car crash last month, and Phil Michelson skips due to a family health issue. McElroy said it's a shame, but he wants to honor those two greats even in their absence. This beats last year's by Scotty Sheffler at about $110 per head, with burgers and chili, and its way pricier than Hadecki. Matsuyama's $220 menu, in 2022, or John Rom's 180 last year. McElroy puts the full bill, including wine's averaging over $1,000 a bottle. The defending champ sits at the head with the chairman and Ben Crenshaw, who emcees, then folks find their usual spots. That's when a Trevor Imelmond calls it a blast, hanging with idols you grew up watching over before you know it, but always leaves you wanting more time. With the Legends