A new ultrawide display and centimeter-level GPS accuracy signaled a major step forward for course management, golfer engagement, and vehicle integration.
Textron E-Z-GO LLC expanded its Pace Technology ecosystem with the introduction of Onyx™, a next-generation in-vehicle solution designed to elevate both the golfer experience and course operations. Built for E-Z-GO and CushmanELiTE series vehicles, Onyx represented the most advanced hardware offering yet within the Pace Technology platform, combining an ultrawide high-definition display with precision GPS capabilities that pushed car tracking accuracy to a new level.
At the center of the system was Onyx’s UW1080 ultrawide screen, which delivered significantly more display area than prior Pace units. The added real estate allowed golfers to view multiple data streams simultaneously without toggling between screens, including hole layouts, green views, pace-of-play guidance, music controls, and course messaging. For courses focused on modernizing the on-car experience, the display brought a cleaner, more intuitive interface that mirrored the expectations set by consumer technology, while remaining purpose-built for golf.
The most consequential advancement, however, came from Onyx’s optional real-time kinematic positioning capability. By augmenting satellite GPS data with a fixed base station, the system achieved centimeter-level accuracy, dramatically improving real-time vehicle tracking. When paired with Pace Technology’s integration with GolfLogix, which supports more than 35,000 mapped courses worldwide, golfers received exceptionally precise yardages, particularly in complex course environments where elevation changes, tree canopy, and terrain often degrade standard GPS performance.
For course operators, that level of precision translated into meaningful operational gains. Improved vehicle tracking accuracy allowed staff to monitor the exact location of cars and equipment in real time, strengthening geofencing enforcement and reducing the margin for error that can lead to turf damage or unnecessary golfer interruptions. Directional geofences helped guide traffic flow more effectively, while the increased accuracy reduced inadvertent cart-locking incidents caused by GPS drift in tightly controlled areas.
Onyx also expanded the customization options available to operators through configurable on-screen widgets. Courses could tailor the interface to reflect their brand, operational priorities, or daily conditions, creating a more engaging experience for players while maintaining tighter control over pace-of-play and car behavior. From a dealer perspective, this flexibility added value well beyond hardware, giving courses a platform that could evolve alongside programming, promotions, and service expectations.
Physically, the system was designed to integrate cleanly into E-Z-GO and Cushman vehicles, fitting neatly beneath the roofline without obstructing the driver’s field of vision. That attention to ergonomics ensured that the technology enhanced usability rather than competing with safety or comfort, a consideration increasingly important as in-vehicle displays grow larger and more feature-rich.
Importantly, Onyx preserved the full suite of existing Pace Technology capabilities. Operators retained access to the platform across desktops, tablets, and smartphones, allowing them to manage vehicle usage, monitor activity, and communicate with golfers through on-screen messaging and audible alerts. Enhanced speed controls allowed facilities to limit cart velocity in high-traffic zones, while sensitive areas such as water features and ornamental landscaping could be protected through precisely defined restricted zones that were easy to modify as conditions changed.
The platform also continued to support golfer-facing enhancements such as food-and-beverage ordering, live weather alerts and radar, and digital scorecards. Integration with leading course-management systems ensured that Pace Technology functioned as part of a broader operational workflow, from tee-time booking through the completion of each round.
For dealers, the launch of Onyx reinforced Textron E-Z-GO’s strategy of pairing vehicle innovation with connected technology that drives recurring value for course operators. Rather than positioning technology as a standalone upgrade, Onyx strengthened the case for fully integrated fleets where hardware, software, and data work together to improve efficiency, protect assets, and enhance the golfer experience.
