Silverado Resort & Spa has been a favorite in Napa for many years. It is well-known for its proximity and quality wine but also for its amazing “tee.” This resort is a great place to play golf in Napa Valley. Wine and “tee,” are perfectly paired here. Golfers can enjoy the best of both: PGA championship golf in close proximity of some of the finest wineries around the world.
Silverado Resort has two championship golf courses, comfortable accommodations and delicious onsite food.
The Courses
Silverado Resort offers two distinctive 18-hole, quality championship golf courses. Johnny Miller, a PGA Hall-of-Fame, redesigned the 7,166-yard North Course as well as the 6,612-yard South Course in 2010. These two courses, which are both meticulously maintained, host or have hosted PGA championships and tours. The North Course hosts the PGA Tour Safeway Championship every September, while the South Course has hosted the PGA Champions Transamerica Tournament since 1989. Silverado will also host the Fortinet Championship PGA TOUR tournament in September 2022.
Silverado Resort’s Head Golf Professional Dave Zorn proudly explains that the resort works hard to make sure that their courses are available for tournament play year-round. This means that no matter what season it is, you can be confident that your course conditions will be perfect. Five different tee boxes are available to players, so that all levels of golfers can have fun. A full-length driving range is available, as well as a practice chipping and putting greens, and a private area. Push carts can also be rented for those who want to take their game to the next level.
Both courses have been redesigned in 2010. Expert maintenance, careful grooming, and thoughtful consideration continue to be a benefit. Rye and Kentucky grasses were allowed to thrive by minimizing Kikuya grass. Bunkers that have been reshaped and revamped now benefit from the addition of brilliantly white sand. The game is challenging due to elevation changes and crossings of water. Oak-lined fairways and rolling hills surround the course add to its natural beauty.
Our Favorite Hole
Every hole is memorable and well-designed, but Hole 9 on the south course’s signature hole is the best and most enjoyable to play. This Par 5, 462-yard hole is played from an elevated tee that’s well above the landing area.
Dave Zorn, Head Golf Professional, agrees that Hole #9 has become a favourite among Silverado golfers. He said, “A good tee shot on the fairway allows the player to either lay up or try to reach the guarded green by two.” Zorn warns that the hole is not only fun but also presents some interesting challenges. Be aware of the water to the left and the bunker directly with the green running towards the water. Two great shots will leave the player with a chipped putt for a birdie or an eagle.
Zorn said that players will receive a tasty reward after they complete hole 9. Zorn says that players will be rewarded with a delicious reward after they complete hole 9.
The Most Execrable Holes
Silverado’s north and south courses are both fun and accessible for all skill levels. However, there are two holes that can be very difficult to play even by the most experienced players. Zorn says the short par-4 8th hole on the north course is the most difficult. The par-4 6th hole on the south course is Zorn’s favorite. Zorn said that the hole 8th has the potential to roll all the way down the hill, making it a difficult up-hill wedge shot of 30-40 yards. You can expect a difficult putt if you hit the green well. Par is a great score for this hole.
Zorn described the challenges faced by the 6th hole on the south course. He said that the second shot downhill to the elevated green is what makes it challenging. The hillside will be crowded with divots and other victims. All shots must run down the hill. A par on this hole is like a birdie.
Delectable Dining
The Silverado Market & Bakery offers pastries, coffee, and wood-fired pizzas from Forno. Golfers also have The Grill, which offers a refined dining experience.
The Grill serves seasonal, farm-to-table food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It offers a casual yet elegant dining experience, with indoor and outdoor seating and a wide selection of California-inspired dishes. For breakfast, you can choose from egg Benedict, avocado toast, or smoked salmon potato waffle. Lunch menu options include a Rueben Sandwich, crab louie, shrimp tacos and Rueben Sandwich. Dinner selections include seasonal risotto and duck confit. The restaurant has a great wine list and craft cocktails. The Grill offers a Happy Hour menu and children’s menus as well as a weekend brunch.
Junior and Family Golf
Silverado Resort is proud to be a family-friendly golf community. They host several camps throughout each year for junior players as well as after-school programs. Troon Family Golf Program offers juniors the opportunity to play golf for free with a paying adult after 3:00 pm.
You can also find spring and summer tennis, golf, and swim camps. These camps emphasize the enjoyment of the sport as well as the development of skills and discipline necessary to excel at other activities.
There are year-round classes for children, with low monthly fees. Classes can be grouped into three age groups: 5-8, 8-11, or 8-13. Silverado Resort’s Johnny Miller Junior Golf Academy is an excellent resource for beginners and more experienced young players looking to improve their skills. Junior players can also take private lessons for one hour or 30 minutes.
Lessons and memberships
Silverado Resort offers private and group lessons at reasonable rates. You can choose from private lessons lasting 30 minutes to two hours starting at $75 or adult group clinics that last only 45 minutes. A country club membership is a great option for locals. It offers lots of fun activities for the whole family.
Family memberships give you access to two 18-hole courses, 10 Plexipave tennis court, three bocce balls courts, the main pool complex, Whirlpool and snack bar, preferential pricing for Spa memberships and day use, and access to many dining options.
Silverado Resort & Spa is the perfect place to go if you are a local looking for the best golf courses to learn or play, or a guest from out of town looking for memorable golf. It’s just a short drive away from the Bay Area.
