Steak not tension on Masters Champions Dinner menu this year, says Scheffler

Back at Augusta National for a round ahead of his Masters defence, Scottie Scheffler was more willing to share his feelings on Wednesday than what is on the menu for the Champions Dinner he will host.

Scheffler said that wearing the Green Jacket around the stately grounds made last year's victory seem "more real", and approached the champion's Zoom call with the same caution he would entering Amen Corner on a Masters Sunday with a two-shot lead.

It is well known that what happens inside Augusta National, stays inside Augusta National and Scheffler played by the rules, checking in with the club's senior manager of communications Pat Kravitz on occasion for fear of stepping out of bounds and revealing the slightest detail of the ultra-private club.

"Am I allowed to tell people that?" questioned Scheffler, when asked about what past champion he shares a locker with. "Pat is shaking his head, he says no."

Scheffler could also not reveal who he played with beyond his father and coach or the menu he chose for the traditional Champions Dinner until given the go ahead.

"I can't really comment on that," said Scheffler. "There will be an announcement very soon, everybody will know but I don't believe I am allowed to speak on that.

"I'm always scared (of a slip up)."

Given the all clear from Kravitz the secret was revealed: steak and fish.

While the menu, which also includes chocolate chip cookies and ice cream, would seem safe and to everyone's liking the company may be a little hard to swallow with supporters of the PGA Tour and the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf sitting down at the same table to break bread.

Normally an evening of tall tales and good natured ribbing, this year's meal could also serve up plenty of tension with PGA