Scottie Scheffler Brings Texas Flavor to 2025 Masters Champions Dinner

The 2025 Masters Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club promised a blend of camaraderie, culinary delight, and tradition. Hosted by defending champion Scottie Scheffler on April 8, this year’s gathering might have missed a few faces but didn't compromise on spirit or flavor.

Among the 30-plus past Masters winners were legends like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Phil Mickelson, mixing with the newer champions such as Jon Rahm and Dustin Johnson. While these big names graced the event, several notable absences were felt. Tiger Woods, who is recuperating post-Achilles surgery, along with Vijay Singh and Sandy Lyle, both withdrew from attending, leaving their seats at the table unoccupied.

A Homage to Texas

Scottie Scheffler, a proud Texan, infused the dinner with flavors from his home state. Attendees savored starters including cheeseburger sliders and firecracker shrimp, their senses further enlivened by a sizzling Texas-style chili. The main course offered a choice between a hearty Cowboy Ribeye and Blackened Redfish, accented with a variety of family-style sides such as gooey macaroni and cheese and crispy, soy-glazed Brussels sprouts.

Concluding the meal was a sweet note that proved hard to resist—a warm chocolate chip skillet cookie served with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream. It's a menu that Texan grandmothers would approve of, celebrating the rich and varied flavors of the Lonestar State.

Founded by Ben Hogan in 1952, the Champions Dinner is more than just a meal—it's a storied tradition fostering connections among the golf elite. This private gathering, attended by the club’s honorary guest and chairman Fred Ridley, allows champions to reminisce and enjoy an evening away from the competitive greens.

Scottie Scheffler, known for his down-to-earth nature, has continued to honor his background through this affair. His 2025 menu isn't far off from his 2023 offering, proving that tradition and personal taste often go hand in hand. The Texan flair with which Scheffler presents his meals echoes the warmth and hospitality of his roots, allowing fellow champions a delectable insight into his world.