Meriweather National Golf Club

Meriweather National Golf Club's West Course sits in the rolling terrain west of Portland, designed by Dave Powers and opened in the early 2000s as part of a 36-hole facility. Powers, known for his work throughout the Pacific Northwest, routed the course across gently undulating land characteristic of Oregon's Tualatin Valley, incorporating natural elevation changes and native vegetation into a layout that emphasizes strategic shot-making over forced carries. The course occupies property that transitions between open meadowland and stands of Douglas fir and oak, creating varied playing corridors and distinct character shifts throughout the round. Powers designed relatively generous fairways but protected greens with thoughtful bunkering and contouring that rewards precision on approach shots. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography without dramatic earthmoving, maintaining a walkable character despite the terrain's movement. Meriweather National operates as a semi-private facility serving both members and daily-fee players, reflecting a model common in the Portland metropolitan area where access to quality golf extends beyond traditional private clubs. The West Course complements the property's East Course, offering players variety in challenge and aesthetic. The setting provides views across the surrounding agricultural land and toward the Coast Range to the west, situating the golf experience within Oregon's characteristic landscape of forested hills and valley farmland.