Silverado North
Silverado's North Course opened in 1955 in the heart of the Napa Valley, was reworked by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1966 and later refreshed by the major champion and former owner Johnny Miller. A par 72 of about 7,166 yards through oak lined fairways and white sand bunkering, it has hosted the PGA Tour every autumn since 2014.
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The verdict
Silverado is one of the rare resort courses that doubles as a genuine PGA Tour test. The North Course was laid out in 1955 on the floor of the Napa Valley, redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1966 and given a championship refresh by Johnny Miller, the 1973 US Open champion who once owned the resort. The result is a parkland course with real teeth, framed by mature oaks and the white flashed bunkering that has become its signature.
Since 2014 the North has hosted the PGA Tour's autumn opener, known over the years as the Frys.com Open, the Safeway Open, the Fortinet Championship and now the Procore Championship. For the travelling golfer that means a course kept in tournament condition, walkable wine country on the doorstep and a clubhouse built for a long evening. It is not a links and it does not pretend to be, it is polished Californian resort golf done at the highest level.
Silverado North at a glance
- Opened
- 1955
- Designer
- R.T. Jones Jr., Johnny Miller refresh
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,166 yds
- Green fee
- Resort and public
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Silverado Resort and leading course databases. The original course opened in 1955, was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1966 and later refreshed by Johnny Miller, and plays as a par 72 of about 7,166 yards, stretching toward 7,200 for the PGA Tour. Published resort and public green fees vary widely by season and tee time and ran into the few hundreds of dollars in 2026 (indicative). Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The North runs through the oaks and creeks of the Napa Valley floor, a parkland routing with narrow, tree framed fairways that put a premium on driving the ball in play. The greens are small, quick and often raised, and the white sand bunkers that Johnny Miller sharpened sit tight to the putting surfaces.
Water comes into play across the back nine, where the course bares its teeth for the Tour. The par 5s are reachable for the long hitter who finds the fairway, and the short par 4s tempt a go at the green, but the small targets demand control of spin and distance. It is a second shot course, and the player who flights iron shots and putts the subtle greens will score.
The closing stretch winds back toward the Mission Revival clubhouse with water and bunkering tightening the line, the kind of finish that produces birdies and double bogeys in the same group. Played from the members tees it is a fair and enjoyable resort test, played from the tips it is a true championship examination.
How to play
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public access; play is open to Silverado Resort guests and visitors through the golf shop and tee time partners |
| Green fee | Published resort and public rates run into the few hundreds of dollars and swing with season and tee time (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book through the resort or a stay and play package; the North closes for the PGA Tour event each autumn |
| On the day | Cart golf is the norm on a parkland layout; the North is kept in tournament condition for its Tour week |
| Getting there | Napa, about 70 minutes north of San Francisco and 90 minutes from the Bay Area airports |
| Best months | April to October for warm, dry Napa weather; September brings the buzz of Tour week |
Access and rates verified June 2026; resort policies and green fees change, so always confirm directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Silverado Resort and Spa is a destination in its own right, with rooms and cottages set around the two courses, a spa, tennis and several restaurants, so most golfers simply stay on property. A stay and play package is the simplest way to lock in tee times on both the North and South Courses.
Beyond the gates, the town of Napa and the Silverado Trail put many of the valley's finest wineries and restaurants within a short drive, which makes this an easy trip to build around a group that does not all play golf. It pairs naturally with the wider Northern California golf scene for a longer tour.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Silverado North.
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Silverado North questions
Who designed Silverado's North Course and when did it open?
The North Course at Silverado opened in 1955 and was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1966, with a later championship refresh by the 1973 US Open champion and former owner Johnny Miller.
What is the par and length of Silverado North?
Silverado's North Course is a par 72 of about 7,166 yards, stretching toward 7,200 yards for its PGA Tour event.
Can visitors play Silverado North?
Yes. Silverado is a resort course open to guests and visitors through the golf shop and stay and play packages, though it closes each autumn for its PGA Tour tournament.
What tour event does Silverado host?
The North Course has hosted the PGA Tour's autumn event since 2014, known over the years as the Frys.com Open, the Safeway Open, the Fortinet Championship and now the Procore Championship.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.