Rory McIlroy admits he took more time thinking about his speech at the Masters champions’ dinner than he did planning the menu. It is reportedly the most expensive champions dinner hosted, at an estimated cost of around €300 a head. Rory McIlroy tastes some of his dishes in the kitchen ahead of the champions' dinner at Augusta. Honestly, I’ve probably thought about that [the speech] more than the food,” said McIlroy ahead of his dinner. “People keep asking me, ‘Why didn’t you go more Irish?’ And I said, ‘Because I want to enjoy the dinner as well’.

Source: The Irish Times April 08, 2026 12:39 UTC