Meridian Golf Club sits in Englewood, a suburb south of Denver, where the high plains meet the foothills of the Front Range. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus with Bob Lohmann and opened in the late 1990s as part of a residential community. The design takes advantage of the natural elevation changes and open terrain characteristic of Colorado's Front Range, with views extending west toward the Rocky Mountains. The routing works across rolling land with native grasses, scattered trees, and water features that come into play on several holes. Nicklaus designs from this era typically emphasize strategic bunkering, generous fairway widths that reward accurate drives, and greens with subtle contours that demand precise approach play. The high altitude affects distance and ball flight, a factor that shapes club selection and strategy throughout the round. Meridian operates as a private club serving the south Denver metropolitan area. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities typical of upscale residential golf communities in the region. The course provides a setting where members experience golf in the Colorado climate, with its dry air, abundant sunshine, and seasonal weather patterns that shape the playing calendar. The design reflects Nicklaus's approach to creating courses that challenge skilled players while remaining accessible to a range of abilities, using the natural landscape to define holes and frame strategic decisions from tee to green.