While Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park may operate in the shadow of its more famous brethren in the Napa Valley, the course has a wide following among golfers who revel in the challenges posed by water hazards on 16 of the 18 holes. Bordering on the Napa River wetlands, the course was designed by Bob Baldock and Jack Fleming in 1967 as a partially treelined obstacle tour and the rest wide open links style. Pine trees rim the course, slowly being replaced by native redwoods and other indigenous varieties. The signature 8th hole is described as a "reachable" par-5, though water left, right and front sometimes makes the "reach" more like a frantic grasp. Napa has served as a qualifier for the U.S. Open and the Anheuser-Busch tourney in the past. Significant enhancements have been made on the course in the past three years, to include new cart paths, tees and bunkers. In addition, the golf shop and clubhouse were recently remodeled providing a wonderful new atmosphere in the restaurant, Jack's Bar & Grill. Featuring a menu of specialty sandwiches and distinct salads, the Jack's Bar & Grill is an ideal venue for a meal before or after your round.

Driving Directions
* From San Francisco take the Bay Bridge toward Oakland. Exit on I-80 East toward Sacramento to Vallejo. In Vallejo take the Napa exit (Hwy 37) West. Follow Hwy 37 to Hwy 29. Turn right onto Hwy 29 (North) and follow to Napa.

* From Sacramento take I-80 West toward San Francisco Fairfield. Just past Fairfield take the Napa exit (Hwy 12) West. Follow Hwy 12 to Hwy 29. Turn right onto Hwy 29 (North) and follow to Napa.

* From Marin County take Hwy 37 from Novato East toward Vallejo. In Vallejo turn left onto Hwy 29 (North) and follow to Napa.

* When approaching Napa stay in the right lane and take the Hwy 221/Downtown Napa exit off of Hwy 29. Follow Hwy 221 and turn left at the third stop light (Streblow Drive). Follow Streblow Drive approximately ¼ mile to the parking lot on the left hand side of the road.

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