Rory McIlroy’s bougie Champions Dinner is the Masters moment he’s been waiting for

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy pulled up to dinner last year, reminded of the invitation he didn’t have.It was Tuesday of Masters week, and he and Justin Rose were invited for dinner at Augusta National with a few members. But not the dinner. He hadn’t earned that privilege. McIlroy drove up Magnolia Lane and reached the circle in front of the clubhouse with a decision to make. Which way should he park? Should he go way out of the way to the usual parking lot? Valet? He certainly couldn’t go to the champions lot.Then, he looked up.Advertisement