Practice Programs

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Conway, South Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

General James Hackler Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for General James Hackler, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.

Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 25%Precision 21%Aim 19%Distance Control 18%Alignment 14%

Handicap Performance Insights

The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.

19.5

Average HCP

11.7

Minimum HCP

33.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for General James Hackler

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range43 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about General James Hackler.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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golfpro@coastal.edu

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Facilities

✓Driving Range

✓Putting Green

✓Chipping Green

✓Practice Bunker

✓Motor Cart

✓Pull Cart

✓Golf Clubs Rental

✗Club Fitting

✓Pro Shop

✓Golf Lessons

✗Caddie Hire

✓Restaurant

✓Reception Hall

✓Changing Room

✓Lockers

✗Lodging on Site

Location

107 Citadel Drive

Course Description

Coastal Carolina University is a comprehensive, public liberal arts institution in Conway, South Carolina. The University offers over 100 undergraduate and over 30 graduate-level (doctoral educational specialist, masters) major fields of study including specialized concentrations across six academic colleges. The University offers the Ph.D. in marine science: coastal and marine systems science, and the Ph.D. in education sciences. A diverse population of more than 10,400 students from across the country and around the world engages with a world-class faculty, and they all enjoy an inspiring cultural calendar and a tradition of community interaction fueled by 183 student clubs, organizations and honor societies. Students learn, study and interact in high-quality facilities, including the HTC Student Recreation and Convocation Center, the Bryan Information Commons, and the Lib Jackson Student Union. The 17 Coastal Carolina athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA as members of the Sun Belt Conference. The University's mascot is the Chanticleer, a proud, fierce and quick-thinking rooster derived from Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales." The football, softball and baseball teams all compete in the new TD Sports Complex, which houses Springs Brooks Baseball Stadium. The University comprises 115 main buildings on 621 acres, including the Coastal Science Center and the Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies on the East Campus, and the General James Hackler Golf Course, a public 18-hole golf facility adjacent to campus. The University also offers courses and events at several satellite locations along the Carolina coast. A 1,105-acre tract, including a portion of Waties Island, provides a natural laboratory for extensive study in marine science and wetlands biology on an Atlantic coast barrier island. Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent university in 1993.

conway south carolina • public university • undergraduate programs • graduate programs • education abroad • student success center • experiential learning • campus life • research opportunities • library services • honors programs • teal nation traditions • public higher education • faculty and staff • career development • athletics • financial aid • tuition and fees • merit awards • higher education • liberal arts • marine science • student activities • education

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Gene Hamm

Opened

1967

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for General James Hackler

We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.

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Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim25%

Precision12%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills

Precision21%

Aim20%

Dispersion18%

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12 Week Flagship Program for General James Hackler

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for General James Hackler. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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Long Iron Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills

Precision32%

Scoring21%

Mechanics15%

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Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

Aim15%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim33%

Scoring30%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills

Distance Control18%

Precision17%

Trajectory15%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills

Aim26%

Distance Control25%

Alignment17%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min24 HCP7 drills

Precision31%

Scoring22%

Dispersion10%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Leave tap-ins, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills

Mechanics30%

Precision28%

Trajectory18%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about General James Hackler

Get answers to common questions about playing General James Hackler and what to expect.

How difficult is General James Hackler for mid-handicap golfers?

General James Hackler presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at General James Hackler?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at General James Hackler?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is General James Hackler and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is General James Hackler and how should I play it?

General James Hackler is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.

What features make General James Hackler strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

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