Jeff Berlinicke - Contributor
Jeff Berlinicke is a golf writer based in Tampa, Fla. He writes for multiple publications including the Tampa Tribune, Golf Fitness Magazine, and the Associated Press. He has also received multiple honors from the Florida Press Association.
LGPA International and Pelican Bay feature some of the toughest closing trios in Daytona Beach, Florida
To most people, Daytona Beach is known for fast cars, loud motorcycles and Spring Break. It's a town that knows how to put on a party. But Daytona Beach is also a great golf destination if you avoid the spring clamor. The area also offers some of the toughest finishing holes on Florida's east coast. Here are some of the courses that can dash a scorecard with tough -- but picturesque and challenging -- closing holes.
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