Masters Champions' Dinner heavy on Japanese fare in honor of Hideki Matsuyama

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Hideki Matsuyama will bring a Japanese flavor to the annual Masters Champions' Dinner on Tuesday night.

The gathering, comprised only of winners of the green jacket, takes place at the Augusta National Clubhouse on the Tuesday of every Masters. The previous year's winner has the honor of selecting the menu. Here's Matsuyama's fare:

• Assorted sushi, sashimi and nigiri; yakitori chicken skewers

• Miso glazed black cod with dashi broth

• Miyazaki wagyu: A5 wagyu beef ribeye with mixed mushrooms and vegetables

• Japanese strawberry shortcake with whipped cream and Amaou strawberries

That's a strong lineup right there, with enough nods to Western tastes that only a few of the old-line champions will ask for their usual steak and potatoes.

Champions' Dinners have always reflected the quirky choices of the defending champion. Last year's dinner chosen by Dustin Johnson included pigs in a blanket and peach cobbler. Tiger Woods served cheeseburgers and milkshakes at his 1998 dinner. Sandy Lyle served haggis in 1989, while Charl Schwartzel offered up monkey gland sauce in 2012. Dining on the champion's choices is not mandatory.

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