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What would you choose for your Masters Champions Dinner?

Fill your menu with local food and drink.

An outdoor view of the Grasslands Golf Course in Lakeland from the balcony of the clubhouse

Practice at Grasslands for a chance at the championship.

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Each year, the past winners of the Masters Tournament, one of golf’s biggest championships, enjoy a meal together known as the Masters Champions Dinner. The reigning champion gets to pick the menu for the evening, often including dishes + drinks inspired by their hometowns.

The 2024 dinner will honor golfer Jon Rahm, who chose dishes like tapas and Chuleton a la Parilla from his home country of Spain. That got us thinking — how would you create a Lakeland-themed menu if you won the Masters?

You told us which local drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts you would tee up for your own Champions Dinner. With recommendations from a few readers and us city editors, here’s what’s on the menu:

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