Silverado Resort North
Robert Trent Jones Jr laid out the North Course at Silverado in 1967, and Johnny Miller later reworked it ahead of its PGA Tour debut. A par 72 of about 7,138 yards through oaks and creeks in the heart of the Napa Valley, it is the rare wine country resort course that hosts the world's best each autumn.
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The verdict
Silverado's North Course is the headline round of Napa golf, a mature, oak lined parkland that found a second life when the PGA Tour brought its autumn event here. Robert Trent Jones Jr set the original routing in the late 1960s, and Johnny Miller, a Silverado resident and tour champion, refreshed it before the professionals arrived, tightening the test without losing the relaxed wine country character. Creeks cross the fairways, old oaks frame the corridors, and the greens are firm and quick under tournament preparation.
Our verdict: this is a genuine PGA Tour course you can book, set in one of the most appealing destinations in the country, where the golf is only half the trip. It rewards positional driving and sharp iron play, plays its best in firm autumn conditions, and pairs naturally with the wider Northern California golf scene. For the broader picture, see our best golf courses in California.
Silverado Resort North Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1967
- Designer
- R.T. Jones Jr, Miller redesign
- Type
- Wine country parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,138 yds
- Green fee
- From about $259 (indicative)
Designer, opening year, redesign, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Silverado Resort and Spa and leading course databases: Robert Trent Jones Jr 1967, Johnny Miller redesign, par 72, about 7,138 yards. Green fees ran around $259 in the 2025 to 2026 season, varying by season and demand. Treat the figure as indicative for the 2025 to 2026 season and always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Water and trees define the round. A creek snakes across the property and comes into play on several holes, most memorably around the closing stretch where the professionals make and lose tournaments, and the mature oaks pinch the landing areas so that driving in the right position matters more than raw length.
Miller's reworking sharpened the greens and the par 5s in particular, giving the bigger hitter risk and reward decisions while keeping the course fair for the resort guest from the forward tees. The finish is the part visitors remember, a run of holes with water in play that rewards a steady nerve and punishes the loose swing when it counts.
Played in firm autumn conditions it feels every bit the tour venue, yet from the member tees it remains an enjoyable wine country round. Build a Northern California trip around it and add the coastal classics down the road, profiled at our Pasatiempo Golf Club page.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course at Silverado Resort and Spa; open to resort guests and public play |
| Green fee | Around $259 in the 2025 to 2026 season, varying by season and demand, with resort guests receiving preferred rates, indicative and subject to change (always confirm before booking) |
| Booking | Resort guests get the best of the tee sheet; public tee times can be reserved in advance, with the course closed around the autumn tour event |
| On the day | Carts standard, walking possible in cooler months, and the conditioning is held to a high standard year round |
| Getting there | In Napa in the heart of the wine country, about an hour and a quarter north of San Francisco |
| Best months | Spring through autumn for warm, dry golf; autumn brings the firmest, fastest tournament conditions |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Silverado Resort and Spa. The North Course closes around the autumn PGA Tour event, so confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Silverado Resort and Spa is the natural base, a spread of cottages and suites with both the North and South courses on site and the spa, pools and dining of a full wine country resort. Downtown Napa and the towns up valley offer a deep choice of hotels, tasting rooms and restaurants a short drive away for travelers who want the full Napa experience.
This is a destination where golf and wine share the itinerary, and the region pairs well with the great Northern California courses on the coast. Anchor the trip at Silverado and add a coastal classic down the road at Spyglass Hill.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Silverado Resort.
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Silverado Resort North Course questions
Who designed the Silverado Resort North Course?
Robert Trent Jones Jr laid out the North Course at Silverado, which opened in 1967, and Johnny Miller later reworked the layout ahead of its PGA Tour debut in Napa.
What is the par and length of the Silverado North Course?
The North Course is a par 72 of about 7,138 yards from the championship tees, routed through oaks and creeks in the Napa Valley.
Can the public play the Silverado Resort North Course?
Yes. The North Course is a resort course at Silverado Resort and Spa, open to resort guests and public play.
How much does it cost to play the Silverado North Course?
Green fees ran around $259 in the 2025 to 2026 season, varying by season and demand, with resort guests receiving preferred rates. Treat this as indicative and always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, redesign, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.