Many business like to claim they have the biggest and the best or maybe the most unique but Larry Grinstad, the owner of Meadow Greens golf course has a recognized organization to back up one of his major selling points.

Tuesday, July 13, 1999

Many business like to claim they have the biggest and the best or maybe the most unique but Larry Grinstad, the owner of Meadow Greens golf course has a recognized organization to back up one of his major selling points.

According to the Minnesota Golf Association, the course, which sits about three miles north of Interstate 90, has the longest nine holes in the state.

The back nine, which was completed at the end of the summer in 1998, measures an astounding 3,900 yards.

"It’s really two different courses," Grinstad said of the difference in size between the front and the back nine.

The first nine, which is a par 33, measures 2050 yards compared to the mammoth par 36 back nine.

It started in the early 90s when he wanted to get more money out of his farm land.

The course was was built and and designed by Larry and his son Mike, who is certified golf course superintendant .

The design of the expansive back nine is similar to links style courses found in Scotland. The newer addition features a good mixture natural habitat and animals that should complemented by trees planted by Larry and Mike in the fall.

Grinstad said he is still waiting for someone to break par since the course was expanded.

"There were several people who shot 30," he said of the previous course record.

There still is a nod to the land’s previous use.

"The clubhouse is a converted barn," he said.

The cost for a round of nine is $9 and 18 is $15.