580 South Kelly Rd,
Napa, California 94503
Office
+1 (707) 257 4470Fax
+1 (707) 257 4476Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Matt Dito (Head Golf Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Vineyards
Designer:
Johnny Miller
38.218269
-122.251616
35 miles N of San Francisco / 6 miles SE of Napa
FROM NAPA (the town of) head south on Hwy 29, direction Vallejo. Approximately 4 miles south of Napa turn left onto Jameson Canyon Road. After 200 yds turn right into Kelly Rd. After o.3 miles Eagle Vines is on your left. FROM SAN FRANCISCO take I-80 north and leave at exit 33 (Vallejo). Head west on Hwy 37 and after 2 miles take exit 19 and head north on Sonoma Blvd (Hwy 29). After approx 6 miles, turn right onto Jameson Canyon Road. After 200 yds turn right into Kelly Rd. After o.3 miles Eagle Vines is on your left.
Eagle Vines, CA
Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf Club: Eagles Vines and its neighbour, Chardonnay Golf Club share much in common. They sit side by side on similar, relatively open and nicely undulating terrain, with vineyards all around. Both straddle Fagan Creek and both were excellently laid out by Johnny Miller. In fact, ten of Eagle Vines' holes (the front-nine and the par-4 10th), were originally part of the 36-hole set-up at Chardonnay (now reduced to 27-holes).
With the soft, rolling hills of the southern end of Napa valley always in view, Eagle Vines will probe and challenge your shot-making and all round game. Water hazards in the form of small lakes and ponds protect several greens and dangerously flank some fairways. Copious bunkering and occasionally thick bushes, which run alongside and fill Fagan Creek, will also need to factored into your game plan.
A good looking replica of St Andrews' famous Swilken Bridge gets you across the "burn" (stream) in front of the long par-4 14th, a hole bordered on both sides by plenty of sauvignon blanc. Wine connoisseur or not, golf among the grapes, especially at the excellently maintained Eagle Vines, is a real pleasure. Miller's fair and challenging layout will satisfy your golfing appetite, while the clubhouse will tempt your palate with its selection of local wines.
Pick of the holes: the fabulous signature par-3 6th is played from a wonderfully elevated and landscaped tee, with rocks and shrubs cascading down to the side of a small lake, in which sits the island green and its four accompanying bunkers.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].
Walking permitted.
Good
Eagle Vines is located at the southern end of the Napa Valley wine growing region, with the majority of the valley's 340 wineries stretching northward for a further 30 miles along the valley. John Patchett established the valley's first commercial vineyard in 1858. The region got a significant boost from the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, which featured Napa Valley wines that bettered several famous French labels in a blind tasting format.
The replica Swilken Bridge, which is crossed to get to Eagle Vines' 14th green, was designed by a Napa resident and Scottish exile from St Andrews. Unsurprisingly, he is known in local golfing circles as "Scottie".
100 Soscol Avenue, Napa, California 94559
+1 (707) 257 1930
Visit websiteThe Best Western Inn at the Vines is located in the town of Napa with easy access to hundreds of wineries and the Napa Valley Wine Train. You will find a variety of restaurants close to the hotel and excellent golf at nearby Chardonnay, Eagle Vines and Silverado golf courses.
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Eagle Vines; Chardonnay; Silverado
Sonoma
500 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
+1 (877) 251 8500
Visit websiteThe Napa River Inn is situated within the Historic Napa Mill, a National Registered Landmark built in 1884. Among the many offerings at the Mill you will enjoy restaurants, cafés, an art gallery, chocolate shop, spa, and many outdoor dining areas.
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Eagle Vines; Chardonnay; Silverado
Sonoma
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