The 2024 Masters is still three weeks away, but preparations for tournament festivities are in full swing. On Tuesday, 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm unveiled his Champions Dinner menu that features an array of tasty bites for past champions to indulge as they enjoy their week at Augusta National.Â
In addition to curating the menu and making sure the wine selection is up to par, Rahm will also be responsible for giving a speech in front of the likes of Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Rahm told media Tuesday that the speech is, “living rent free in my head,” and he hopes a couple glasses of wine will come to his aid.
Rahm’s menu is decidedly different from the simplistic approach taken by 2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler last year. The world No. 3 chose to pay homage to his Spanish roots, and the selections are indicative of this mission.Â
Let’s take a look at what will be served.
Tapas y Pintxos
- Ibéricos — Acorn-fed Iberian Ham Cured Pork Loin
- Idiázabal con Trufa Negra — Idiázabal Cheese, Black Truffle
- Tortilla de Patatas — Spanish Omelette, Onions, Confit Potatoes
- Chistorra con Patata — Spicy Basque Chorizo, Potato
- Lentejas Estofadas — Mama Rahm’s Classic Lentil Stew
- Croqueta de Pollo — Creamy Chicken Fritters Confit Potatoes
First Course
- Ensalada de Txangurro — Basque Crab Salad, Potato
Main Course
- Chuletón a la Parrilla — Basque Ribeye, Tudela Lettuce, Piquillo Peppers
- Rodaballo al Pil-Pil — Turbot, Navarra White AsparagusÂ
Dessert
- Milhojas de Crema y Nata — Puff Pastry Cake, Custard & Chantilly Cream
Players like Woods, Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Nick Faldo, Ben Crenshaw, Jose Maria Olazabal, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Hideki Matsuyama, Scheffler and many others will attend the festivities. Last year’s dinner was originally thought to be more contentious than in past years given the presence of players who defected to LIV Golf such as Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, but those concerns were quickly squashed.
Rahm will return to Augusta National this year not only as the defending champion but also as a LIV member after making the switch from the PGA Tour this offseason. The game’s division, while front of mind for many players and fans alike, will take a backseat for at least this one night as some of the best to ever do it celebrate the man who did it the best at Augusta National in 2023.