
General James Hackler Course
The General James Hackler Golf Course
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About this course
The General James Hackler Golf Course is a municipal facility in Conway, South Carolina, designed by Gene Hamm and serving the Horry County community. The course is named after General James Hackler, a local military figure, reflecting the region's practice of honoring veterans through public recreational facilities. As a municipal course, it provides accessible golf to residents and visitors in the Myrtle Beach area, which is home to one of the highest concentrations of golf courses in the United States. Gene Hamm, a regional architect active in the Carolinas during the latter decades of the twentieth century, designed courses that typically work within the natural Lowcountry terrain. The Conway area features relatively flat topography with sandy soils, pine forests, and wetland areas characteristic of South Carolina's coastal plain. Courses in this setting generally incorporate water hazards, strategic bunkering, and tree-lined fairways that require accuracy off the tee. As a public facility, The General James Hackler Golf Course serves a range of players from beginners to experienced golfers seeking an affordable round. Municipal courses in the Myrtle Beach region often balance playability with challenge, providing straightforward layouts that accommodate high traffic volumes while maintaining conditioning standards appropriate to their operational budgets. The course contributes to the area's reputation as a golf destination while primarily serving local recreational needs.
Quick facts
- Location
- Conway, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1967
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Gene Hamm
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,886 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/130
- Course Vaults score
- 5.9
Getting there
The journey to The General James Hackler Golf Course begins at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), situated just twenty minutes north along the coastal corridor, or alternatively through Charleston International (CHS), a ninety-minute drive southwest through the Low Country. From either gateway, the route traces inland from the Atlantic, moving through the quiet residential and commercial landscape of Conway, where the Waccamaw River winds through marshland and maritime forest. The final approach delivers you to this municipal gem nestled within Conway's public grounds, a course that offers championship-caliber design without pretense - a fitting arrival for a layout that has earned its reputation through play rather than exclusivity.

FAQ
Common questions about General James Hackler
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
General James Hackler has a Course Vaults score of 5.9 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.
General James Hackler was designed by Gene Hamm.
Yes. General James Hackler is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at General James Hackler is 72.
General James Hackler plays 6,886 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at General James Hackler is 130.



