Saturday 8/31, first time playing Silverado and was able to secure one of the last days of open play before the course is shutdown for the upcoming Procore Championship in less than 2 weeks. Played w... Continue »

Saturday 8/31, first time playing Silverado and was able to secure one of the last days of open play before the course is shutdown for the upcoming Procore Championship in less than 2 weeks. Played with my good friend from San Diego who now lives in Thailand. Played the blues and the tournament configuration which puts the last 3 holes near the clubhouse and makes the course a par 34 on the front and a par 37 with 3 par 5's on the back.

Weather was perfect with a high of about 80 and little to no wind. The greens were absolutely immaculate, rolling around 11 with zero bumps or imperfections. The fairways were lush but not too long so the ball would still roll out some on tee shots but offered a perfect base to play approach shots from, tee boxes were level and the rough was gnarly averaging 3-4 inches. I was only in one fairway bunker, but greenside bunkers are definitely one of the main defenses of this course and it's not likely you're going to score really well if you're in them. I've never played a tournament course right before a tour event and I can get used to this. :)

I had one of those special rounds that usually only happens a few times a year. It wasn't that I hit every fairway or green but I was always able to not compound any errors and made good shots and putts when I needed to.

The course is old school with many very mature redwood, oaks and cottonwoods and the routing has a good variety of holes asking you to shape shots for the best angles. No holes were unfair but if you were out of position it was going to be a tough par. The bunkering is visually appealing to the eye and most greens were relatively flat and not too difficult to putt.

My buddy and I were commenting on how the perfect conditions really influence the enjoyment factor. If conditions were poor, I could easily see how someone could say the course isn't all that great.

If you get the chance to stay at the resort and play, I highly recommend it. Silverado is a semi-private, 36 hole facility. The course was shockingly quiet for the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and the upcoming Procore Championship. It seemed like there was very little member play and we were able to get out about 30 minutes earlier than our 11am tee time.

Definitely grab a burger dog with all the fixins at the shack when you play!

Stayed here over New Years. Great stay/golf package. Did this a few years ago and wanted to go back. Played Sun upon arrival for 9 holes and today 18. Beautiful resort and setting in addition to a gre... Continue »

Stayed here over New Years. Great stay/golf package. Did this a few years ago and wanted to go back. Played Sun upon arrival for 9 holes and today 18. Beautiful resort and setting in addition to a great course. Found the course to be in fantastic shape with no issues with tee boxes, fairways great roll and lies. Traps were all playable. Rough was tough as it was a tad damp when we played. Greens are in spectacular shape and using the practice green paid dividends. Truly a magnicient facilty with great service, rooms and food. Had a great dinner in Glen Ellen at an Indian restaurant named Yeti with friends. Happy New Year GK community.

Spent New Years weekend in wine country. Did a stay/play at Silverado to play N course on New Years Day. Got a great weather day and it was quite as not to many interested in playing early after New Y... Continue »

Spent New Years weekend in wine country. Did a stay/play at Silverado to play N course on New Years Day. Got a great weather day and it was quite as not to many interested in playing early after New Years Eve (hmm?) Many years since playing here and before Johnny Miller did his remodeling. And what a spectacular job they did. We never had a bad tee box on any hole (played W at 6300 yds). Fairways had great lies and decent roll out, even after all the recent rains. The rough was brutal and we lost a few and found a few (the tourists really like to buy those expensive Titelist Pro V). Traps were all playable and we had no issues. Greens were outstanding. Running at about 11 and just a joy to putt on. Customer service was as you would expect top notch at all levels. Was a little surprised at how small the Pro Shop was but it had a very good assortment of brands. We even scored the famous Burger Dog made famous at Olympic Club and served here as well (I see why everyone likes them). The resort accomodations are fantastic and the dining tremendous. But I loved the little bakery on property (which came recommended for early golfers) for the variety of muffins and especially the salmon sandwich (delicious). Great resort and great golf course. Only wish I had time to play the South course. Oh well I will just have to come back.

Played Wed 9/23, 1:10 tee time. 4:45 round. Challenging course, fast greens... Beautiful day, air good. Course in great shape after the tournament 10 days ago. Rough was thick, and we had a few ba... Continue »

Played Wed 9/23, 1:10 tee time. 4:45 round. Challenging course, fast greens... Beautiful day, air good. Course in great shape after the tournament 10 days ago. Rough was thick, and we had a few ball hunting sessions. Greens true, running 11,12. Interesting course, with quite a few interesting holes and routing. The resort is top notch. Got a good golfmoose stay and play. I hear they are punching mid October, so get out here before then.

Played 2/16/2020 8am And what a difference a year makes. Or should I say no rain for two weeks in February. Compared to my visit last year same time frame. Course is in great overall condition and th... Continue »

Played 2/16/2020 8am And what a difference a year makes. Or should I say no rain for two weeks in February. Compared to my visit last year same time frame. Course is in great overall condition and the greens fully healed from aeration from a little more than three weeks ago. Perfect weather mostly sunny skies very light breeze temps 45-68 F. Troon managed resort/private course that hosts the 1st event of the PGA season. (Sept 14-20 this year) Pretty familiar with the course from watching that event and third time around the track. Love the subtle green nuances which is the only protection of par for long hitting pro game. 32 putts only one three putt I had a good day rolling it. Defensive putting above the hole, below it provided opportunity. Immaculate fairways, bunkers great shape too just enough sand fluffy well prepped. The rough was penal and thick. On the first hole a spotter was on the left watched my ball and had a hard time finding it with me. Short grass was a definite advantage. Par 5 18th tried to play it like the pros. (NOT) Big swing with the driver, pop-up I never saw to right in the redwoods. Opponent asks me if I used my wedge off tee. Great recovery with hybrid off the dirt to 200 yds back pin. Wild third to the LS of green 42 yds to pin 52 degree wedge from rough to 18' first to putt drain it for a routine par. They leave a small part of grandstand behind 18th green and two fans witnessed that! It's just fun so I had to include that great finish. The showcases in the clubhouse entry hallway have the '73 U.S. Open and '76 Open Championship trophies and the clubs used by Johnny Miller to earn those titles displayed. Cool to see. Adding this: Range is great but every tournament I've played they restrict to mats. Today only 8 spots for players starting on both 1 & 10. Recommend.

Played in a tournament on 6/1. Beautiful sunny day with a PoP of 5+ hours. Very traditional course with no tricked-up holes, very little water and only slight elevation changes. Sounds a bit boring, b... Continue »

Played in a tournament on 6/1. Beautiful sunny day with a PoP of 5+ hours. Very traditional course with no tricked-up holes, very little water and only slight elevation changes. Sounds a bit boring, but it's not. The placement of trees/bunkers, the rough & smallish, undulating greens make it interesting & a very good test of golf.

After the copious amounts of rain this winter/spring, the course is in great shape: Very green & lush. Being a high-end resort course, you expect stellar conditions & this course delivers. Fairways, rough, bunkers, tee boxes & greens are all in great to excellent condition. The rough was the biggest surprise. It is fairly short & seems benign, but turned out to be very penal. Super thick & snarly, it would just grab your club & send the ball in all kinds of directions & much shorter than you intended. The greens firmed up as the day progressed & were rolling medium/Fast and true.

The service was great from check-in to the end & the Cartperson was out all round. On a side note - they have the Hot Dog Bill's famous "BurgerDog" at the snack shack between Holes 7 & 8. Currently, it is the only other place besides Olympic Club you can get one. Simple, yet delicious! Great course & definitely in prime shape right now. Posted some pics.

Walked 2/16/19 as big rains this week had the course soggy and cart path only restrictions. Tournament play with lift clean and place through the green. Rain/hail on one hole otherwise partly cloudy ... Continue »

Walked 2/16/19 as big rains this week had the course soggy and cart path only restrictions. Tournament play with lift clean and place through the green. Rain/hail on one hole otherwise partly cloudy breezy.
Overall course is in the usual great shape and will improve as it dries out. All tee boxes immaculate and greens good rolling medium speed due to wetness. Bunkers real nice no issues maintained nicely.
Always enjoy playing here and was helped by the lift clean and place in the thicker rough many times. Embedded balls were also a factor. The new drop rule for OB instead of provisional ball helped too.
Recommend...

Played 11/18 shotgun due to frost delay. Smoke from camp fire in the air but not bad enough to cancel play. Some wore masks occasionally. Blue sky almost broke through.
Despite weather conditions c... Continue »

Played 11/18 shotgun due to frost delay. Smoke from camp fire in the air but not bad enough to cancel play. Some wore masks occasionally. Blue sky almost broke through.
Despite weather conditions course was very nice in all aspects. The north end (holes 5-6) the 2017 Napa fire damage evident and the rebuild well underway. The camp fire smoke an eerie reminder of wind/fire combo. Johnny Miller and Troon facility so great service the norm here. I was looking forward to playing as I have watched the pros do it last two years. Played the south this spring where i recall great conditions too but greens not this quick.

I'd agree with other reviews the greens are the courses defense. They are very speedy and smooth and a few areas of roll off for sure. From conversation with other competitors the 3rd left middle pin (saved 3 putt from 3')and 15th green back left pin (4 putted from 40' with ball coming back 25+ feet twice) deceivingly sloped with tough pins, were particularly challenging. The shortish 8th hole pin front putting off green was possible from above hole. Defensive putting strategy in effect all day and I played the angles coming into holes short intentionally a couple times to avoid bunkers and set up a chip from below hole rather than risk putting downhill. Bunkers professional quality. Rough penal but not as long as PGA event. Fun course I enjoyed very much.

Holds up to the $$$ versus a $$ green fee. The 19th hole was good and the burger dog shack on the course is positioned to be accessed from a few greens and tees boxes. Beers in the bar were served in plastic cups?, maybe the shotgun with us all finishing at the same time they were short on pint glasses. It is Napa so they did have the wine poured in the proper glassware.

Recommend.

Played here recently at a pre conference golf outing. Just a few weeks after hosting the Safeway Open, the course is in superb condition. Fairways, bunkers and greens were immaculate. I guess it’s own... Continue »

Played here recently at a pre conference golf outing. Just a few weeks after hosting the Safeway Open, the course is in superb condition. Fairways, bunkers and greens were immaculate. I guess it’s owned and partially redesigned by Johnn Miller. Off the tee, there’s plenty of room to operate and there’s nothing particularly penal. Obviously an old school design except for the greens which seem to be the extent of the redesign. I guess thats they only way they can defend par from the pros but the greens were ridiculously undulating and tough to read. Gimmicky even. Several times I thought I had stuck an approach close and pulled the putter but walked up and found somehow my ball had rolled a long way off the Green. Still a great course to play, if a bit pricey.

Don’t miss the famous burger dog at the shack which we were told is actually independently owned. Nice restaurant and bar but they’re really not set up to sell you a quick bite before playing or at the turn. The girls at the bar seemed really put out I asked to but a cup of chili and getting it took forever. Said cup was $12.95 btw.