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Rory McIlroy unveiled the menu for the 2026 Champions Dinner. The selection blended game, seafood, and comfort dishes.
Course-by-course breakdown
Appetizers
- Bacon-wrapped dates
- Grilled elk sliders
- Rock shrimp tempura
- Peach and ricotta flatbread
First course
- Yellowfin tuna carpaccio
Main course options
- Wagyu filet mignon
- Seared salmon
Sides
- Traditional Irish champ
- Sautéed Brussels sprouts
- Glazed carrots with brown butter
- Crispy Vidalia onion rings
Dessert
- Sticky toffee pudding
During a press conference before the dinner, McIlroy addressed menu choices. He explained why the lineup did not lean heavier on Irish dishes.
Asked about a more Irish menu, he replied, “Well, I want to enjoy the dinner as well!” Filmogaz.com reported the remarks.
Fans tracking Live Updates: Masters 2026 Par 3 Contest and Round 1 Tee Times saw the menu announcement alongside tournament coverage. The menu added a different note to the weekend’s storylines.
