American manufacturing has been under attack for decades as companies moved operations overseas.
But one iconic company is bucking that trend in a major way.
And E-Z-GO just made one announcement that has American manufacturing enthusiasts celebrating.
E-Z-GO celebrates 71 years of American manufacturing with massive savings event
In an era when most companies chase cheap foreign labor, Augusta, Georgia-based E-Z-GO is proudly celebrating its 71st anniversary of American manufacturing with a special National Golf Cart Day promotion that puts money back in consumers’ pockets.
From June 13-15, buyers will be able to receive a $500 instant rebate off the purchase of any new E-Z-GO model in stock at their local E-Z-GO dealer, from the Freedom® RXV personal golf car to the E-Z-GO Express™ L6 six-passenger vehicle.
The announcement comes at a time when American consumers are increasingly hungry for products made in the USA.
This discount will stack atop any rebate offered on vehicles eligible for E-Z-GO’s ongoing "Red, White, & Built Right" savings event. This event offers instant rebates ranging from $1,000-$4,000 on specific E-Z-GO models.
That means customers could save up to $4,500 on a brand-new American-made golf cart – a deal that would make any patriotic consumer smile.
The timing isn’t coincidental either.
June 13 marks the exact day in 1954 when two brothers, Billy and Bev Dolan, started E-Z-GO in a tiny garage in Augusta, Georgia, with a simple belief that they could build a better golf cart than anyone else.
What started as a small American dream has grown into something that would make any red-blooded American proud.
Augusta, Georgia: America’s golf cart capital
The story of E-Z-GO reads like a textbook case of why American manufacturing matters.
Did you know that 90 percent of the world’s golf carts are made in Augusta?
That’s not a typo – nine out of every ten golf carts rolling around courses from California to Florida were built by American hands in Georgia.
Today, E-Z-GO operates from a 54-acre campus in Augusta, employing over 1,000 people who design, manufacture, and distribute golf cars and utility vehicles worldwide.
These aren’t just assembly jobs either – these are skilled manufacturing positions that support families and communities.
The region also has jobs in manufacturing with golf cart/utility vehicle company E-Z-Go Textron, which earned the metro area its nickname "Golf Cart Capital of the World."
While politicians talk about bringing manufacturing back to America, E-Z-GO never left.
The company has weathered decades of economic ups and downs, foreign competition, and pressure to move operations overseas – but they’ve stayed put in the heart of Georgia.
American innovation beats foreign knockoffs
E-Z-GO’s commitment to American manufacturing isn’t just about patriotism – it’s about quality that foreign competitors simply can’t match.
While competitors rely on cheap Chinese parts and subsidies, E-Z-GO builds every vehicle with American engineering and craftsmanship.
The difference shows in the final product.
Each E-Z-GO is a testament to American engineering, featuring meticulous design and manufacturing processes. Our cutting-edge technology and attention to detail ensures a durable product that lasts.
This isn’t your typical corporate success story about chasing profits at any cost.
There’s no mistaking the influence and impact Club Car and E-Z-GO have had on the Augusta community, combining to employ thousands of local residents and make a lasting economic impact each year.
E-Z-GO and its local competitor Club Car have turned Augusta into a manufacturing powerhouse that proves American workers can still compete with anyone in the world.
Georgia leads America’s manufacturing renaissance
The success of Augusta’s golf cart industry shows what’s possible when companies commit to American manufacturing.
Georgia hasn’t become America’s golf cart capital by accident – it’s the result of decades of smart policies that support manufacturing and American workers.
Close to 20 percent of our workforce is dedicated to traditional and advanced manufacturing, including sterile environment technology.
The state’s commitment to manufacturing has created an ecosystem where companies like E-Z-GO can thrive without having to chase cheap labor overseas.
While other states have watched their manufacturing base disappear, Georgia has built one of the strongest manufacturing economies in the country.
National Golf Cart Day celebrates American excellence
E-Z-GO’s decision to create National Golf Cart Day shows the confidence that comes with building a superior American product.
It celebrates the contributions of golf cars to the sport of golf and to transportation. This isn’t just corporate marketing – it’s a celebration of American innovation and manufacturing excellence.
"We are proud to celebrate National Golf Cart Day and our anniversary with our employees, our community, and our customers around the world," said Adam Harris, Vice President and General Manager, E-Z-GO. "E-Z-GO is an iconic American brand, and it’s an honor to have this occasion to commemorate its unique place in the sport of golf and the world of transportation."
The company’s success proves that American manufacturing can compete and win when businesses commit to quality over cheap foreign alternatives.
From that cramped one-room machine shop in 1954 to a 54-acre manufacturing campus employing over 1,000 Americans today, E-Z-GO represents everything that makes American manufacturing great.
The National Golf Cart Day promotion runs through June 15, giving Americans a chance to support domestic manufacturing while getting an incredible deal on a vehicle built by American hands.
In a time when too many companies have abandoned American workers for foreign factories, E-Z-GO’s 71-year commitment to Georgia manufacturing deserves celebration.