👉 Register for the Silverado Amateur – Limited Spots Available
Premier Amateur Golf Tournament in Napa Valley
The 2026 Silverado Amateur is one of the premier summer amateur golf tournaments in California, held at the iconic Silverado Resort (North Course) in Napa Valley. Widely regarded as one of the top events of the summer, it features elite fields and championship-level conditions.
Part of the Saguaro Amateur Series, the Silverado brings together top Division I college golfers, elite amateurs, and rising juniors for a highly competitive 54-hole tournament at one of the most respected venues in the country.
🏆 Why Play the Silverado Amateur?
The Silverado Amateur is a must-play event for competitive golfers looking for a championship-level experience.
Elite Competition
Fields include top Division I college golfers and nationally ranked amateurs
Premier Venue
Silverado Resort (North Course), host of the PGA Tour’s Fortinet Championship
Championship Setup
Tournament conditions designed to mirror elite collegiate competition
Series Prestige
Part of the Saguaro Amateur Series, one of the fastest-growing amateur circuits in the U.S.
This event provides a true test in a world-class setting.
📍 Tournament Details
- Location: Silverado Resort – North Course
- City: Napa, California
- Dates: July 27-28 (PR on 7/26)
- Format: 54-hole stroke play
- Field Size: Limited to 84 players
- Eligibility: Elite amateurs, collegiate players, and top juniors
⛳ About Silverado Resort (North Course)
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Silverado Resort is one of the most iconic golf destinations in California.
The North Course features:
- PGA Tour host venue (Fortinet Championship)
- Tree-lined fairways and strategic shot values
- Fast, challenging greens
Players will compete on a course that demands precision, discipline, and elite ball striking.
📈 Who Should Play This Event?
The Silverado Amateur is ideal for:
- College golfers preparing for fall competition
- Top juniors seeking elite-level experience
- Competitive amateurs pursuing national events
- Players looking to compete on a PGA Tour venue
This is an opportunity to compete at one of the highest levels in amateur golf.
🏅 Past Fields & Competition Level
The Saguaro Amateur Series consistently attracts:
- Division I collegiate players
- Conference champions and All-Americans
- Highly ranked junior golfers
Our events mirror the competitive environment of top NCAA tournaments, making them a proven development platform.
🔗 Part of the Saguaro Amateur Series
The Silverado Amateur is one of three premier events in the Saguaro Amateur Series:
- Palo Verde Amateur – Phoenix, AZ – May 27-28 at GCU GC
- Sizzler Amateur – Indian Wells, CA – June 8-9 at Indian Wells CC
- Silverado Amateur – Napa, CA – July 27-28
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Fields are limited to 84 players and typically fill quickly.
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The 2026 Silverado Amateur will be played July 27-28 at world-class Silverado Golf Club (North) in Napa, California. The Silverado Amateur will be a world-amateur ranked event as is the standard in all of our Troon Saguaro Amateur Series events. The Silverado Am is scheduled to be 54-holes with no cut (weather permitting). Included in the $595 USD entry fee is all three competitive rounds of the event, the practice round on Sunday, July 26, a player gift, practice facility usage, and on-site discounts. We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Silverado is the home to the PGA Tour’s Fortinet Championship as well as the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series’ Grapevine Amateur (winter) and is widely considered one of the best courses in Northern California.
SILVERADO AMATEUR ENTRY CRITERIA: A player is exempt if he meets one of the entry criteria below and submits a a completed application (with $595 payment) by July 18, 2026. This is an Open Amateur tournament and the player must have a handicap index of 3.0 or better. Any player who meets any of the standardized criteria below may enter the Silverado Amateur. The entry deadline is July 18, 2026, or when full, whichever is earlier.
- Top 250 in closest ranking 2025-26 Men’s Golfweek Collegiate Rankings or Clippd Rankings (Division I)
- Top 1000 players in the World Amateur Golf Rankings
- All 2025 or 2026 champions of major men’s state amateur and mid-amateur championships
- All participants in the men’s 2025 or 2026 US Mid-Amateur, USGA Four-Ball, and US Amateur Championships
- All male golfers with a handicap of 3.0 and below
- All players must be active members of the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series
Schedule of Events
Sunday, July 26: Practice round at Silverado Golf Club (schedule tee times on your own directly with the Silverado Golf Shop at 707-257-5460)
Monday, July 27: 9:00 am shotgun start rounds 1 and 2 (continuous play)
Tuesday, July 28: Final round tee times or shotgun (more details closer to the event)
*Players will be walking for all competition rounds (push carts – motorized or non-motorized are allowed)
Troon Saguaro Amateur Series Tournament Waiver (in addition to our liability waiver listed on our entry form):
The Troon Saguaro Amateur Series reserves the right to accept, decline, or withdraw any entry at any time. Accepted entries shall be subject to the rules and regulations set forth for this competition by the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series as well as any guidelines in place by the host facility or local health agencies. By entering this Troon Saguaro Amateur Series-administered event, all participants agree that there are certain risks and accept personal and sole liability for all such risks, including, but not limited to, any health-related risks. Participants acknowledge and accept responsibility for maintaining their own personal safety, including but not limited to, utilizing their own PPE, practicing social distancing, and sanitizing themselves if they contact people or surfaces. All participants also understand that there is currently a risk of contracting COVID-19 at any Troon Saguaro Amateur Series-administered event and accept personal responsibility and sole liability for that risk.
Yardage and Green Books: Yardage and green books are available for direct order only at the following link: https://puttviewbooks.com/saguarowinterseries Please note these books are not available in the Silverado pro shop and you should order with enough time to receive in the mail.
Practice Round: Sunday, July 26. Tee times are made on your own and the cost is included in the entry fee. Please call the pro shop directly at 707-257-5460
Host Hotel:
Silverado Resort and Spa (30% off retail rates)
CLICK HERE: Silverado Amateur 2026
Transportation: All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the event. The host hotel is located directly on property with easy access to all golf facilities. Plan all departure flights accordingly to competing most of the day during the final round on 7/29.
Carts/Walking: The tournament will be walking only. Caddies are allowed and welcome. Spectator carts will be available on a space-available basis only to those with a HANDICAP PLACARD or MEDICAL NOTE and will be at an extra cost. All cart availability for practice rounds are subject to availability and weather. (additional cost). Push carts are allowed.
Conduct and Attire: Golf spike policy of Silverado Golf Club is in effect. Proper golf attire is required at all times in all golf areas. Golf shirts must have a collar and either pants or golf shorts are required. All headwear must be worn forward. Any act of unsportsmanlike conduct-including but not limited to: cursing, throwing clubs, damage to the golf course, or other are prohibited. Disqualification with no refund is possible at the sole discretion of the tournament committee.
Pace of Play: We ask that the first player or two who hole out proceed immediately to the next tee and hit when ready. Walk ahead and save time when possible. In the practice round, no more than one ball should be played to the green. Play as fast as possible.
Withdrawals and Refunds: All confirmed and paid entries are subject to a $125 non-refundable handling fee at all times. Refunds minus $125 are available up until July 18, 2026, after which there are no refunds for withdrawal or no show for any reason (including injury).
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