Meadow Lark Country Club

Meadow Lark Country Club sits on the high plains of Great Falls, Montana, where the landscape opens to wide skies and the Missouri River winds through the region. Designed by Bill Diddel and opened in the 1950s, the course reflects the architect's regional work across the Northwest during the mid-century period when many communities established their first private clubs. Diddel, based in the Pacific Northwest, designed several courses in Montana and neighboring states, typically working with modest budgets and emphasizing playability for a range of golfers. The routing takes advantage of the natural terrain, with fairways that follow the contours of the land and expose players to the prevailing winds common to this part of Montana. The course features mature trees that have grown in over the decades, providing definition and strategic interest on several holes. Greens are moderately sized and contoured, consistent with Diddel's straightforward design philosophy that balanced challenge with accessibility for club members. Meadow Lark serves as the primary private club in Great Falls, a city with a strong military presence due to Malmstrom Air Force Base. The club has hosted regional amateur competitions and remains a gathering place for the local golfing community. The setting offers views of the surrounding prairie landscape, with the Rocky Mountain Front visible in the distance on clear days, providing a distinctive sense of place in north-central Montana.