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Learn about the exciting stories, events and activities happening at Niagara Parks. Hear from our experts, whether it's tips from one of our golf pros or a trip through the Niagara Glen with one of our naturalists, there's something new and exciting around every corner.
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Bashing U.S. Open Courses
Erin Hills Golf Course in tiny Erin, Wisconsin will play host to the 2017 U.S. Open June 15-18. While it hosted the 2011 U.S. Amateur, it is still unusual for the USGA to award its premier event to a course that is so relatively new and unknown. Since opening in...
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Major Collapses
The 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont was the first major championship win by Dustin Johnson after a heartbreaking near miss at Chambers Bay in 2015. Despite a controversial penalty on the 5th green, Johnson took the 2016 title by three strokes. It was a different story in 2015. Instead of...
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A Major Golf Course
The Players Championship gets underway May 11-14 on the newly renovated Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass where Jason Day will defend his title. Golf’s unofficial “fifth major” typically has the best field of any tournament played during the year, including the top 50 players in the world rankings, and one...
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Tips and Tricks to a Healthier Lawn – Spring Edition
Preparing your lawn for the growing season… Like most Canadians, you probably take pride in having an attractive lawn, after all it adds aesthetic value, and curb appeal to your home. Most people don’t think of their lawns as a collection of plants, but that’s actually what a lawn is....
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