Scottie Scheffler turns up the heat for his defending champion burger at Fraser’s Tavern
Burger with a bite
Story by B.C. Rausch
The champion’s choice
This year’s Defending Champion Burger, crafted by reigning RBC Heritage champion Scottie Scheffler, brings bold flavors to Fraser’s Tavern. Featuring a hand-pattied house blend of short rib, brisket and chuck, this chargrilled masterpiece is served on a toasted, hearth-baked, sesame-seed bun and topped with crispy applewood bacon, melty pepper jack cheese, fried jalapeños and crispy onions, all finished with a zesty Old Bay aioli.
It seems it isn’t only the victors who reap the spoils. Since its debut three years ago, more than 4,400 Defending Champion Burgers have been served at Sea Pines Resort’s Fraser’s Tavern, turning this Masters Club Dinner-inspired tradition into a must-try for golf fans and burger lovers alike.
The first iteration of the burger, crafted by 2023 RBC Heritage champion Matt Fitzpatrick, featured a winning combination: a short rib, brisket and chuck patty served in a hearth-baked, sesame-seed bun, topped with applewood-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese and garlic herb aioli.
When Scottie Scheffler claimed the tartan jacket last year, he put his own fiery Texas spin on the recipe. Similar to his 2023 Masters Champions Dinner — where he treated golf’s elite to bold, Lone Star flavors — Scheffler stuck with the same high-quality beef and crispy bacon but cranked up the heat. His Defending Champion Burger features pepper jack cheese, fried jalapeños, crispy onions and a zesty Old Bay aioli, mirroring the spice-forward profile of his Augusta National feast.
As Scheffler returns to defend his title this month, he’ll have the chance to refuel with his signature creation before teeing off in the first round of the 2025 RBC Heritage. And for those who haven’t had a bite yet, it’s not just a burger — it’s a chance to give back. With each burger sold ($19.95), $1 goes to a charity supported by the Heritage Classic Foundation.
Why change a winning recipe?
Scottie Scheffler hints at running it back for this year’s Masters Club Dinner.
Winning the Masters (April 10-13) comes with two distinguished honors: slipping into the legendary green jacket and hosting the exclusive Masters Club Dinner for past winners the following year. In 2023 Scottie Scheffler designed a menu that celebrated his Texas roots with bold, crowd-pleasing flavors — a feast worthy of Augusta National’s finest. And for 2025? Possibly more of the same. During an October appearance on Golf’s Subpar podcast, Scheffler hinted that he might run it back for his April 8 dinner at Augusta National.
“I’m wondering if I should just have the same exact menu,” he mused. “It was pretty good. It’s all my favorite foods. I don’t know really what I could do differently. I think it would be kind of fun just to have the exact same food.”
For a golfer renowned for his consistency, the approach tracks — if the flavors (and the game) are dialed in, why change course? Bring some Masters magic to your own table with these dishes inspired by Sheffler’s winning Masters Club Dinner menu.
