Pair a round of golf with world-class wine — Napa and Sonoma Valley offer spectacular resort golf at Silverado Resort alongside more accessible public options. A perfect Bay Area weekend escape.
Napa and Sonoma Wine Country offer a perfect blend of world-class golf and California's finest food and wine scene. Silverado Resort in Napa is the marquee destination — two championship courses at a full-service resort that has hosted PGA Tour events. For a more local, affordable experience, Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park (Sonoma County) offers two solid 18-hole layouts at accessible prices. A golf trip to Wine Country is one of the classic Bay Area weekend escapes.
A prestigious resort course in Napa that has hosted the PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship. The championship North Course winds through ancient oaks alongside a private estate — stunning in every season.
View & Book →Silverado's slightly shorter South Course offers a more accessible (and more affordable) Napa resort experience. Equally beautiful, with the same classic oak-lined fairways.
View & Book →A well-regarded public course in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County. Wide, fair fairways and excellent conditions make it one of the best-value rounds in Wine Country.
View & Book →The shorter, more forgiving South Course at Foxtail. Ideal for mid-to-high handicappers and those wanting a quick, affordable round before or after wine tasting.
View & Book →One of the most exclusive and storied private clubs in Northern California, nestled in the hills above Fairfax in Marin. A true bucket-list course for those fortunate enough to receive an invitation.
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The most affordable quality round in Sonoma County at $32–$52. Wide fairways, good conditions and an easy drive from the Bay Area.
View Course →A PGA Tour venue surrounded by ancient oaks in the heart of Napa Valley. Combine with a vineyard dinner for an unforgettable Bay Area weekend.
View Course →Open, forgiving fairways in Rohnert Park with a relaxed vibe. Friendly staff and no intimidation factor — a great entry point to Wine Country golf.
View Course →Wine Country golf has a clear seasonal rhythm tied to the vineyards that surround the courses. September and October are the absolute peak — harvest season brings warm golden light, the vines are turning red and orange, and Silverado Resort is at its most photogenic. Book well ahead for fall visits.
Spring (March–May) is the second-best window — green hills, wildflowers in the valleys, mild temperatures. The Sonoma courses at Foxtail benefit especially from spring conditions with lush fairways after winter rain.
Summer in Napa Valley runs hot — temperatures regularly hit 95°F+ in July and August. Book early morning tee times and be finished by noon. Sonoma's Rohnert Park location stays cooler due to the Petaluma Gap sea breeze. Winter is mild but Silverado can have wet ground conditions — check before booking.
This is one of the Bay Area's great weekend escapes. Arrive Friday evening, stay in Napa or Yountville. Saturday: Silverado North Course in the morning (book the 7:30–8am window for cooler temperatures), followed by lunch at the resort, then tasting appointments in the afternoon at two or three Stags Leap District wineries just minutes from the course.
Sunday: drive north to Sonoma, play Foxtail North in the morning, then explore the Sonoma town square farmers market (Saturday and Tuesday), Benziger Family Winery for a biodynamic vineyard tour, and head home via the beautiful Highway 12 through the Sonoma Valley. Total budget including golf, hotel and tastings: roughly $400–$600 per person — exceptional value for a California wine country experience.