The Masters Tournament is not just about the golf, it’s also about the prestigious green jacket, the engraved trophy, and the coveted invitation to the exclusive Champions Dinner. This year, Jon Rahm, the 2023 winner, has put together a menu that reflects his heritage and family traditions.
Rahm’s dinner will feature dishes like Mama Rahm’s classic lentil stew, a Basque crab salad, and a dessert that was essentially his wedding cake. The Spanish-born chef José Andrés helped Rahm develop the menu, even calling Rahm’s grandmother for the lentil stew recipe.
For years, the Champions Dinner menu was rather predictable, with offerings like steak, baked potato, and wine. But champions like Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh have since elevated the menu with sushi, porterhouse steaks, and Thai food.
The pressure is on the new champion to pick a menu that befits the moment, and Rahm has certainly risen to the occasion with his thoughtful and personal selections. As he sits down to enjoy his dinner with fellow Masters champions and Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred S. Ridley, Rahm’s menu will not only satisfy the taste buds but also honor his heritage and family traditions.
