Scheffler’s Huge Steaks Wow Masters Champions!

A masters tradition: Scheffler Takes the Helm Again

The Champions Dinner at Augusta is always a fascinating tradition, and this year’s event hosted by Scottie Scheffler definitely didn’t disappoint! Remember two years ago when Scheffler’s tortilla soup had everyone sweating? Well, this time around, it wasn’t the heat that had past champions talking – it was the sheer SIZE of the cowboy ribeye steaks!

Faldo’s Football Comparison

Nick Faldo told reporters these steaks were absolutely massive – “closer to two pounds than a pound” according to the three-time green jacket winner. Faldo demonstrated their size by stretching his hands to the width of a football! “Everyone was like, whhhat, I can’t eat that,” Faldo shared. These weren’t your average steaks – they were the high-end, “$150 a plate” variety that even Faldo himself has never ordered.

Feast Fit for Champions

Scheffler’s menu was a true feast featuring:

Cheeseburger sliders
Firecracker shrimp
“Papa Scheff’s” meatball and ravioli bites
Texas-style chili
Blackened redfish

Sugar Overload for Dessert

And for dessert? A warm chocolate chip skillet cookie with vanilla bean ice cream that Faldo described as “probably half a pound of sugar.” When asked about the generous portions, Scheffler joked, “The plan is everybody will be sleeping today. They won’t be practicing.” Classic Scottie!

This year’s dinner was notably quiet compared to previous years, with no champions sharing after-dinner stories. Only three living Masters winners were absent: Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, and Sandy Lyle.

Chairman’s Acknowledgments
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley opened by thanking the club staff who helped rebuild the course after Hurricane Helene, while Ben Crenshaw (who’s been emceeing since 2005) welcomed Angel Cabrera back to Augusta. The 2009 champion has returned to the Masters field after serving a 30-month prison sentence.

Honoring the Green Jacket Legacy

As tradition dictates, Scheffler addressed the room with a speech honoring the tournament’s rich history and expressing appreciation for everyone who has made the Masters what it is today.