Friends, Fairways, and Public Golf.
Play the Grand Strand’s only university-affiliated course, where golfers gather and the next generation of golf leaders learns the game.
18 Holes
Public course
Par 72
Playable challenge
All Grass
Practice range
Conway, SC
Near campus
A course with a story all its own.
Welcoming enough for a regular round. Challenging enough to keep you coming back.
The General James Hackler Course combines public access, a warm community atmosphere, and the standards of Coastal Carolina University. Its 18 beautifully carved holes are supported by an all-grass driving range, practice bunker, and expansive putting green.
Open to the public
Local golfers, visitors, students, and alumni
Practice with purpose
Range, bunker, green, and professional instruction
Built for community
Leagues, outings, events, and memberships
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Home of PGA Golf Management

More ways to belong at Hackler.
From a weekly league to a year-round membership, Hackler offers more than a tee time.

Find your game. Find your group.
Join a league, become a member, or bring your group together for a memorable round.
Memberships
Public and student options with benefits built for frequent play.
Leagues
Regular play, friendly competition, and a community worth joining.
Lessons
Develop your game with instruction from golf professionals.
Group Outings
Corporate, charity, and community golf experiences.

Where golf is learned, led, and played.
Hackler is both a public golf course and a working classroom for the future of the game.
Coastal Carolina University’s PGA Golf Management program combines academic study with hands-on experience at the course. Students learn the business, service, instruction, technology, and operations behind the modern golf industry.
More to explore across Teal Nation.
A flexible home for the clubs, stores, programs, and public-facing experiences operated by Coastal Carolina University.
Shop Teal Nation
Chanticleer apparel, golf gear, and officially licensed products.
Follow the Chanticleers
Teams, schedules, stories, and championship competition.
Discover More from Coastal
Feature another club, program, destination, or University-operated experience.

The General behind the name.
Major General James F. Hackler Jr. served his country, helped shape the Grand Strand golf industry, and supported Coastal Carolina University.
A decorated fighter pilot, civic leader, and golf-industry pioneer, General Hackler left a lasting mark on the community. The aircraft at the heart of the Hackler identity keeps that history visible while the course carries his name forward.
News from the course.
Check today’s course conditions before your round.
A quick, current view of playing conditions and operational notices.
Registration is opening for the next league season.
See available leagues, schedules, formats, and registration details.
See how students turn the course into a classroom.
Stories from PGA Golf Management, the teams, and the people behind Hackler.
Daily Deals at Hackler
Explore current offers through the official Sagacity Daily Deals service, then complete your reservation with the provider.
The best value can move quickly.
The latest offers and availability are provided directly by Sagacity and may change at any time.
Events on the course.
No upcoming events are posted right now.
