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Willinger's Golf Club
Northfield, MN · Hole #11

Built for big jobs.
Trusted for every job.

Premier stump grinding for Minnesota and the Midwest — from suburban backyards to championship golf courses.

★★★★★
Family-Operated
Since 1985
Insured & Bonded
Who We Work With

Two kinds of customers.
Same standard of work.

For Homeowners

Residential
stump removal.

From single stump removals to full yard land clearings. Three service tiers, honest pricing, and a family member running the machine at all times.

Professional communication throughout
Fast and reliable
Remote estimates within 4 hours — on-site for larger projects
Get a residential estimate
Willinger's Golf Club
Northfield, MN · Hole #11
For Pros

Commercial &
golf course work.

Yearly stump maintenance for premier Minnesota courses. Land clearing for contractors. Available across Minnesota and the Midwest.

Reoccurring yearly stump maintenance — in and out without affecting tee times
Specializing in land clearing and large stump removals for contractors when access is a problem
Discuss a commercial project
Residential Service Tiers

Three options.
You decide.

Option 01

Stump Removal
(No Cleanup)

Standard grinding is 6–10 inches below grade, with deeper grinding (up to 24") available on request — including pre-digging holes for your next tree planting.

Option 02
Adds to Option 01

Stump Removal +
Cleanup / Disposal of Grindings

Through our experience, more times than not, larger stumps catch customers off guard with the amount of grindings left after full stump removal is complete.

How we price residential work
Every project is unique. Pricing may vary but generally is based on the diameter of stump. For larger jobs, it can be by the hour the machine is running on-site or by the acre.
You don't have to decide now. Every estimate we send includes all three options priced separately — so you can compare and choose once you see the numbers.
How to Get a Residential Estimate

Most quotes come back
within an hour.

Text us four things and we'll get you a price the same day. For larger projects we'll come out and look — usually within a few days.

  • 01Your name and address
  • 02Photos of each stump
  • 03Approximate diameters at ground level
  • 04Any access concerns or known underground utility conflicts? If not known, we're more than happy to call in a Gopher State One utility locate before moving forward (requires a 72-hour window for locates to be completed prior to scheduling work).
Have a unique project or more questions? Please don't hesitate to call — I'll do my best to get back to you as soon as I can.
Commercial & Golf Course Services

Where leisure meets
the business of trees.

We run a 1995 Vermeer SC1102 Turbo — one of the largest tow-behind grinders in the state — and handle yearly stump maintenance for courses across Minnesota. Need full tree removal? We work with trusted partners to provide you that full service.

— Our Equipment

Two units. Every access situation.
Primary: 1995 Vermeer SC1102 Turbo — one of the largest tow-behind grinders in Minnesota.
Secondary: Bobcat skid loader with stump grinder attachment — purpose-built for tight access and tucked-in spaces the tow-behind can't reach.

— Trusted by
Medina Golf & Country Club
Hamel, MN
Hosted Jack Nicklaus & the '91 U.S. Senior Open
Ridges at Sand Creek
Jordan, MN
Joel Goldstrand design, 170 acres
Willinger's Golf Club
Northfield, MN
Golf Digest 4.5★ for 12+ years
Heritage Links Golf Club
Lakeville, MN
South Metro 18-hole championship
40+
Years in business, family-owned
19 ft
Largest stump ground to date
— no stump has stood the test
7 ft
Min. horizontal clearance for tow-behind access
MN+
Minnesota & Midwest — open to travel
Call to discuss a commercial project Email Curt directly
Our Work

A few recent projects.

Golf Course
Course maintenance
Willinger's Golf Club · Northfield, MN
Land Clearing
Pond-edge clearing
St. Patrick, MN
Full Restoration
Topsoil placed and seeded
Blaine, MN
Large Diameter
Giant cottonwood — 19' × 13'
Forest Lake, MN
See all our work

Family owned since 1985.

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What Customers Say

Same story,
sixty times over.

★★★★★

"From the quoting process, to communication, to the utility marking — they were true professionals. Ground the stumps, cleaned up the shavings, filled and seeded."

Peter Naleid · Google
★★★★★

"Large and nimble stump grinding machine — effective and didn't leave a huge mess. Top notch service at the lowest quoted rate."

Verified customer · Thumbtack
★★★★★

"Their work was done precisely, and their teamwork was evident. We watched the entire process."

Karen Chase · Google

Ready when you are.

Family-operated on every job. When you call, you talk to Curt — and most days, my dad is the one running the machine.

Text 952-217-7928 Call instead

We pride ourselves in quality of work, prompt responses, and professionalism throughout the work with all clients.