North Course
at Silverado Resort
Pebble Beach & Monterey, USA
North Course at Silverado Resort overview
Location: Napa | Style: Parkland | Length: 6,793 yards | Par: 72 | Designer: Ben Harmon & John Dawson; redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr. & Johnny Miller | Founded: 1955
Located in Napa Valley, the North Course at Silverado Resort & Spa offers a quintessential California golf experience. Originally laid out in the 1950s and later refined by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Johnny Miller, this par-72 parkland layout combines traditional design with modern playability. Towering oaks line the fairways, while elevated greens and sculpted bunkers demand accuracy and imagination.
The course has hosted multiple PGA Tour events, including the Fortinet Championship, earning a reputation as both a challenging test and a scenic retreat. Its setting amid vineyards and resort luxury makes Silverado one of Northern California’s premier stay-and-play destinations.
Course highlights
- Tournament pedigree: Longtime host of the PGA Tour’s Fortinet (formerly Safeway) Championship
- Classic design: Tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering refined by Johnny Miller
- Picturesque setting: Rolling parkland framed by Napa Valley vineyards
- Resort excellence: On-site luxury accommodations, spa, and dining options
Signature Holes
Hole 11 – A short par 3 playing over water to a narrow, bunkered green. The hole’s beauty and precision challenge have made it the North Course’s most photographed and celebrated test.
Clubhouse & amenities
Silverado’s clubhouse provides full practice facilities, a driving range, and professional instruction. Guests can unwind at the award-winning spa, enjoy farm-to-table dining, or relax at the resort’s pools and tennis courts, all surrounded by Napa’s serene wine-country ambiance.
Did You Know?
Since the 1960s, Silverado’s North Course has hosted top PGA Tour events, from the Kaiser International Open to today’s Fortinet Championship. Its rich tournament history and scenic charm continue to draw golf’s biggest names and traveling players alike.
