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Scottie Scheffler speaks out as $108 Masters Champions Dinner decision receives backlash

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A one-of-a-kind dining experience at Augusta.

That is the best way to describe reigning Masters champion, Scottie Scheffler, and the menu that he has planned for the Champions Dinner on Tuesday evening.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06:  Scottie Scheffler of the United States speaks to caddie Ted Scott during the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Scheffler is looking for his third Masters victory in four years
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During his official champion’s press conference leading up to the 2025 Masters, Scheffler explained the process in how he selected the items on his menu.

“It’s my favorite foods, haven’t quite changed too much but there’s a little bit, I would say, more kind of nostalgic stuff,” Scheffler said.

“My dad’s meatballs made the menu. I think there’s a meatball and ravioli type of dish that was always my favorite thing growing up.

“My dad, his best meal was always meatballs. So I think that’s going to be one of the appetizers.

“Then the soup, my coach (Randy Smith) makes the best chilli, Randy does. So I think they are trying to use his recipe for the chilli inspiration.

“So that’s really fun, those two things, and then I think we’re doing ribeye again, and some red fish and tequila and bourbon this time.

“It should be a fun night, fun meal, and very excited about being able to host a Champion’s Dinner again and very excited to see how it’s prepared and what the chefs at Augusta pull off this year.

“I’m really looking forward to it.”

It is the second time Scheffler will be hosting the Champions Dinner, as he did so for the first time after winning the Masters in 2022.

His menu hasn’t changed much, with items that can be found at just about every fast food restaurant in America.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Scottie Scheffler of the United States poses with the Masters trophy after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
The 28-year-old already has two Masters victories under his belt
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Scheffler has been one of the hottest golfers in the last two years
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And it will once again be centered around cheeseburger sliders.

The sliders will be served ‘Scottie style,’ which the 28-year-old explained.

“I always put the fries on my burger, and that’s what ‘Scottie style’ is,” Scheffler explained.

“It’s fries on the patty. It’s usually thin patties. So my favorite burger place here in town (Burger House in Dallas), it’s thin patties with cheese in between each patty.

“And I’ll find some of the melted cheese, throw the fries in there, ketchup. It’s pretty great.” 

The two-time winner of the tournament has received backlash for his menu choices, as some believe the dinner should be held in higher regard to what exactly is being served.

Unfortunately for the critics, that’s not how it works.

The winner chooses the menu.

And Scheffler is choosing cheeseburgers and meatballs.

The per plate price is a low $108, the cheapest plate served at the Masters Tournament.

That’s what angered the traditionalists.

Steak? Lobster? Forget about it. Scottie-styler burgers are on the way.

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