[Masters] Woods Champions Dinner "Chicken Fajita, Sushi, Steak"

Woods Explains "Foods Enjoyed in Childhood," Trend of Showcasing National Specialties Starting from Hogan in 1952

Tiger Woods held the 'Champions Dinner' in accordance with the tradition of the Masters.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] 'Chicken fajitas, sushi, steak.'

This was the menu for the 'Champions Dinner' hosted by the 'resurrected golf emperor' Tiger Woods (USA). On the morning of the 12th (Korean time), he treated past champions at the dinner event held the day before the opening of the PGA Tour major, the Masters. This year's 'Champions Dinner' was uncertain due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but social distancing was observed, and the event was moved to the lower floor of the clubhouse. Elderly Masters winners did not attend.

Woods explained, "As a native of Southern California, fajitas and sushi are foods I have enjoyed since childhood." Fajitas are a Mexican dish where finely chopped meat is wrapped in a tortilla with vegetables and sauce. Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado, pie, and churros were also served. Woods is a strong contender at the Masters, having worn the green jacket five times already?in 1997, 2001?2002 (back-to-back), 2005, and last year. He has accumulated 82 career wins, including 15 major victories.

The 'Champions Dinner' is a unique Masters tradition where the previous year's champion invites past winners to a meal the day before the tournament begins. It was started by Ben Hogan (USA) in 1952. Most hosts tend to showcase their home country's specialty dishes. Bernhard Langer (Germany) prepared the veal cutlet 'Wiener Schnitzel' in 1984, and Sandy Lyle (Scotland) served the minced lamb offal dish 'haggis' in 1989, which attracted attention.

A highlight was Adam Scott's (Australia) 'Moreton Bay bugs' when he became the first Australian to wear the green jacket in 2013. Due to the connotation of 'bugs,' there were concerns it might be considered a disgusting food. It is a crustacean dish with a dark red shell and a short, narrow tail. The 2015 champion Jordan Spieth (USA) received praise for his Texas-style barbecue. In 2017, Danny Willett (England) served the traditional Yorkshire dish from the Yorkshire region.

Sergio Garcia (Spain) presented an international salad with ingredients from around the world, a main dish using lobster and rice, and for dessert, tres leches cake in 2018. Last year, Patrick Reed (USA) offered a prime bone-in cowboy ribeye course. He added macaroni & cheese, corn cr?me br?l?e, creamed spinach, steamed broccoli, and various desserts.

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