sport news What quirky dishes have been served up at the Masters Champions Dinner?

Welcome to one of sport's most exclusive events - the Masters Champions Dinner. It is part of Augusta folklore and sums up the tradition and history that sets this golf major apart from any other.

Every year on the Tuesday night before the eagerly-anticipated Masters, golf's elite come together to celebrate the first major of the season over a spot of food and drink.

The defending champion selects the menu and serves as host for the secretive dinner. This year, it is the turn of Patrick Reed after winning the 2018 Masters in style.

Here, Sportsmail takes a look at some of the most daring menu choices from years gone by since its introduction in 1952... 

When he was just a teen, Reed - also known as 'Captain America' - knew what he would select on his menu when his time came around.

'I knew that back when I was 13,' Reed, 28, said last month. 'It was always bone-in rib-eye, mac and cheese, creamed corn, creamed spinach. I'm going to fatten those boys up a little bit.'

So there you have it, Reed has opted for an unhealthy option for the golf's biggest stars. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, there have been many more questionable choices down the years!

Bernhard Langer - 1986 

The year after winning the first of his two green jackets, Langer returned with a bit of German culture. He became one of the first golfers to personalise and bring a bit of his country's flavour to the table. 

He opted for wiener schnitzel (breaded veal) and Black Forest cake - two popular foods in Germany.

Sandy Lyle - 1989

The Scotsman certainly made the most of his time in the spotlight. Following his only triumph at Augusta, Lyle decided to wear a kilt and served up Scottish speciality of Haggis.

After his bold choice, Lyle said: 'That seemed to make quite a statement. The older guys, like [Jack] Nicklaus, had been to Scotland and knew what haggis was. But the newer ones, guys like Lar­ry Mize, they weren't too sure about that.'

Tiger Woods - 1998

Remember, Woods was only 22 years of age and still very young on the golfing circuit when he hosted his first Champions Dinner. Maybe that explains why he went for... let's say a McDonald's selection. 

The 14-time major winner served cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes to the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead. And ahead of the 2019 Masters, Woods revealed that hosting his first dinner was 'one of the most nervous moments of my life'.