Nelly Korda, the reigning Chevron Championship winner, has unveiled the menu for the upcoming Champions Dinner, a tradition where the defending champion selects the dishes. This year’s dinner, set to take place three days before the tournament begins, is curated by renowned chef Thomas Keller and reflects Korda’s Czech heritage.
A Culinary Tribute to Heritage
The menu begins with a starter of caviar from Keller’s Regiis Ova Caviar, accompanied by bigeye tuna tartare featuring cucumber, green apple, and dill. Following this, guests will enjoy a cream of mushroom soup enriched with new crop onions and garden peas. The main course features herb-roasted Wagyu filet with goulash sauce, complemented by Greek salad, white asparagus, yam gratin, and mushrooms. For dessert, the meal concludes with Ovocné knedlíky, traditional Czech fruit dumplings topped with toasted poppy seeds and a Tahitian vanilla glaze.
A Tradition of Excellence
This dinner mirrors the tradition of The Masters Champions Dinner, where past champions gather to celebrate the tournament’s history and their achievements. Lilia Vu, the 2024 champion, praised the previous year’s dinner, also designed by Keller, for its exceptional quality. She remarked, “Oh, my God, last night was amazing. Every single course that came out, he hit it out of the park. It was so good.”
Nelly Korda’s Remarkable Season
Korda’s victory at the Chevron Championship was part of an extraordinary run, marking her fifth consecutive LPGA Tour win. This achievement places her alongside legends Annika Sörenstam and Nancy Lopez as the only players in LPGA history to secure five straight titles. Her performance at the tournament was highlighted by a final-round 69, securing a two-stroke victory over Sweden’s Maja Stark.
Looking Ahead
As the 2025 Chevron Championship approaches, anticipation builds not only for the competition but also for the Champions Dinner, where Korda’s thoughtfully curated menu will offer a taste of her heritage and a celebration of excellence in the sport.
