Daytona Golf Club gets new high-tech golf carts

The Daytona Beach Golf Club upgraded its fleet of electric golf carts with state-of-the-art models featuring GPS and Bluetooth capabilities and maintenance-free lithium batteries.

Each two-seater EZ-GO Elite cart is equipped with a GPS system, taking the guesswork out of figuring out the distance to the green. Now on a large, easy-to-read monitor, it shows a map of the hole the player is currently on and how far the front and back of the green and pin are, along with hazards such as sand traps and water.

Hungry and want a snack? Using the touch screen, golfers can order food and beverages from the SandTrap Bar & Grill, the city-owned course's onsite restaurant, and refreshments will be conveniently delivered to them on the course.

While the technology is helpful to players, it's also beneficial to course management. The GPS system allows geofencing capabilities to keep carts off restricted areas to help with course maintenance. Carts automatically shut down when they try to enter those spaces.

The lithium batteries used to power the carts cut the charging time and cost in half compared to the previous fleet used by the golf club. These carts are expected to last four years, compared to the previous models that needed to be replaced every three years.

The Daytona Beach Golf Club is located at 600 Wilder Blvd. About 60,000 rounds of golf are played annually on the two 18-hole courses on the manicured property. From April to October, the course is open from 7:30 a.m. to dusk. To book a tee time, call (386) 671-3508.