Napa Valley, September 12, 2025
News Summary
The Procore Championship at Silverado Resort in Napa Valley features 144 golfers, including 10 members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team. The tournament, running from September 11 to 14, serves as a crucial opening event for the FedExCup Fall. Players are fine-tuning their games as they prepare for a high-stakes season, making this weekend a significant gauge of their momentum heading into the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Fans can look forward to a showcase of talent amidst fierce competition.
Napa — Procore Championship Kicks Off With Ryder Cup Buzz and Young Guns Turning Heads
The Silverado Resort North Course in Napa Valley is buzzing this week as the Procore Championship tees off from September 11 to September 14, 2025. The PGA Tour stop doubles as the opening event of the FedExCup Fall, and the field is stacked: 144 golfers are in the mix, including 10 members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team. If you’re a fan of high drama, big personalities, and lawn-chair golf gawking, this week has it all.
Ryder Cup players using Napa as a tune-up
The U.S. Ryder Cup nucleus is here. That includes the world No. 1 and several major winners, all taking advantage of firm, quick greens and the crisp fall air to sharpen their games before Ryder Cup week at Bethpage Black, New York on September 26-28. The U.S. captain has publicly said this is the closest-knit squad he’s seen, and that vibe showed up on the course when three of those stars — two of them major champions and one of the biggest names in the game — turned the eighth hole into an impromptu closest-to-the-pin shootout and all three converted birdies. It felt like a practice-round party and a reminder that team chemistry can be as sharp as ball striking.
Big leaderboard movement — and a teen making noise
When the dust settled on the first round the leader was a hot-shooting Canadian, who fired a 9-under par 63. Hot on the heels were two players at 8-under, followed by a tight chase group that included a 42-year-old veteran from Atlantic Beach sitting inside the top 10 after a tidy 4-under 68.
But the real human-interest angle came from a 16-year-old from Jacksonville Beach who quietly turned in a 1-over par 73 and sits tied for 89th. He made four birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey, and used 32 putts to get the card in. His round featured a gutsy 10-foot par save right off the bat (he started on the 10th), a dramatic 55-foot birdie on the reachable par-5 12th, and a tidy six-footer for birdie on the par-3 17th. Those moments are the sort that can get a teenager’s confidence boiling — now he must shave strokes if he wants to beat a projected cut floating around 1-under par.
Why this week matters beyond the trophy
The Procore Championship is more than a standalone event; it’s the start of a stretch that determines playing privileges for the 2026 season. Good weeks here ripple into next year’s schedule and status. Players who want to secure spots, invites, or merely keep momentum need to perform this fall. With a deep field — one of the strongest in the tournament’s history — this week is an early sorting of who’s sharp and who needs work going into the autumn.
Course and logistics — what fans should know
Silverado’s North Course is classic Napa Valley golf: picturesque vineyards and rolling hills, but make no mistake — the greens are firm and quick, and missing approach shots can be punished. General admission tickets start at $55, with children 15 and under admitted free with a ticketed adult. Parking is priced at $25 in advance and $35 on-site. The tournament schedule includes multiple windows of live coverage on the Golf Channel and streaming through the NBC Sports App.
What to watch as the week unfolds
- Whether the teenage competitor can find enough to get through a projected cut around 1-under.
- How the Ryder Cup players balance fine-tuning with not letting opponents into their competitive heads.
- Whether the leader can hold onto momentum in tricky late-round conditions, when sun, wind and fast greens can change everything.
- How FedExCup points shake out — big moves here matter for the 2026 season.
Quick notes
– Event: Procore Championship at Silverado Resort North Course, Napa, California
– Dates: September 11–14, 2025
– Field: 144 golfers (one of the best fields in event history)
– Broadcast: Golf Channel and NBC Sports App at various times
– Ryder Cup: U.S. team will play at Bethpage Black Sept 26–28, 2025
FAQ
When and where is the Procore Championship?
The tournament runs September 11–14, 2025 at the Silverado Resort North Course in Napa, California.
Who is playing from the U.S. Ryder Cup team?
Ten members of the U.S. Ryder Cup squad are in the field, including the world No. 1 and several major winners. The captain has noted strong team chemistry ahead of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black later in September.
How tough is the course?
Silverado is known for firm, quick greens and classic Napa Valley layout that rewards precise approach shots and good putting. Missed shots can be punished quickly.
How much are tickets and parking?
General admission begins at $55. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Parking is $25 if bought in advance and $35 if purchased at the gate.
How can I watch the action?
The tournament will be broadcast on the Golf Channel and streamed on the NBC Sports App during various windows throughout the event.
What’s the projected cut and who needs to improve?
The projected cut sits around 1-under par. Young players and anyone sitting over par will need better rounds to make it to the weekend.
At-a-Glance Info Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Procore Championship |
| Location | Silverado Resort North Course, Napa, CA |
| Dates | September 11–14, 2025 |
| Field Size | 144 golfers |
| First Round Leader | 9-under par 63 |
| Second Place | 8-under par 64 (two players tied) |
| Notable Young Player | 16-year-old from Jacksonville Beach, 1-over 73, tied for 89th |
| Veteran in Top 10 | 42-year-old from Atlantic Beach, 4-under 68, tied for 10th |
| Projected Cut | ~1-under par |
| Tickets | General admission from $55; kids 15 & under free with adult |
| Parking | $25 advance, $35 on-site |
| Broadcast | Golf Channel & NBC Sports App |
| Why it matters | Start of FedExCup Fall; affects 2026 playing privileges and momentum into Ryder Cup |
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Additional Resources
- Jacksonville.com: Miles Russell at PGA Tour Silverado Resort
- NBC Bay Area: PGA Tour Napa County
- First Call Golf: Four Troon Properties Hosting Tournaments
- PGA Tour: Procore Prop Bets on Justin Thomas
- Fox Sports: Ryder Cup Warm-ups
- Wikipedia: Ryder Cup
- Google Search: PGA Tour
- Google Scholar: Golfer performance
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
- Google News: Procore Championship
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