35th Annual Cooley Cup: Cooley Golf Classic
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
The Emerald Golf Course
2300 West Maple Rapids Road
St. Johns, MI 48879
Sponsorship & Participation Opportunities
Investing in People, Purpose, and the Future of the Legal Profession
For 35 years, the Cooley Cup has brought together alumni, friends, and supporters—not just for a day of golf, but to invest in the future of the legal profession. This annual tradition blends connection, camaraderie, and just enough friendly competition to keep things interesting, while supporting a meaningful cause.
All proceeds from the Cooley Golf Classic benefit the Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund, providing critical financial support to students pursuing their legal education. These future attorneys, advocates, and leaders often balance school, work, and life responsibilities. Your support helps remove barriers so they can stay focused on achieving their goals.
Attendees include Cooley alumni, members of the judiciary, attorneys, business leaders, and community partners.
Golf Packages
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Four-Person Team — $600. Includes tournament entry, lunch, and awards reception for four golfers.
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Individual Golfer — $150. Includes tournament entry, lunch, and awards reception for one golfer.
SUPER TICKET (Back for Year Two!) – $100 per Team
Enhance your experience and maximize the fun on the course.
Includes:
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Fortune Hole – chance to win $1,000 cash
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Skins Game entry
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Celebrity Putter – one free stroke
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4 Mulligans (1 per golfer)
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Max Score: Bogey – pick up once you are putting or hitting for bogey
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3-Foot Putt Gimme (add one stroke)
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Order on the Course – take a chance and putt with our CUSTOM Gavel Putter
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Contest eligibility for Men and Women: Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt
Super Ticket is included in most sponsorships and must be purchased in advance.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsor — $10,000 (Exclusive – 1 Available)
• Exclusive naming rights: “Cooley Cup Presented by [Company Name]”
• Premier, top-tier logo placement on all event materials (largest placement)
• Recognition in all pre- and post-event marketing, website, and social media
• Opportunity for brief welcome remarks at the start of the event
• Includes three (3) foursomes (12 golfers), including lunch and awards reception
• Includes Super Ticket for all teams
• Company banner or prominent signage displayed at registration and clubhouse
• Tee sign on Hole #1 and recognition on the event leaderboard
• Opportunity to include branded items in golfer gift bags
• VIP passes with complimentary beverage service throughout the day
“St. Andrews Old Course” – General Event Sponsor — $7,500 (Only Two Available)
• Includes two (2) foursomes (8 golfers), including lunch and awards reception
• Includes Super Ticket for both teams
• Premier logo placement on all event materials
• Recognition during opening remarks
• Company banner or signage displayed at the tournament
• Tee sign on Hole #1
• Opportunity to include branded items in golfer gift bags
• VIP pass with complimentary beverage service throughout the day
“Augusta National” – Award Reception Sponsor — $5,000
• Includes one (1) foursome (4 golfers), including lunch and awards reception
• Includes Super Ticket
• Prominent signage at awards reception
• Verbal recognition during awards presentation
• Logo recognition on event materials and website
• Opportunity to include branded items in golfer gift bags
“Ballybunion” – Luncheon Sponsor — $3,500
• Includes one (1) foursome (4 golfers), including lunch and awards reception
• Includes Super Ticket
• Signage at luncheon area
• Logo recognition on event materials and website
• Opportunity to include branded items in golfer gift bags
“Gleneagles” – Golfer Gift Sponsor — $3,000
• Includes one (1) foursome (4 golfers), including lunch and awards reception
• Includes Super Ticket
• Display table at registration and reception
• Signage during awards reception
• Logo recognition on event materials and website
• Opportunity to include branded items in golfer gift bags
“Cypress Point” – Cart Sponsor — $2,500
• Includes one (1) foursome (4 golfers), including lunch and awards reception
• Includes Super Ticket
• Branding displayed on golf carts
• Logo recognition on event materials and website
“Kingston Heath” – Refreshment Sponsor — $2,000
• Includes one (1) foursome (4 golfers), including lunch and awards reception
• Includes Super Ticket
• Exclusive branding on beverage carts
• Logo recognition on event materials and website
“Kiawah Island” – Driving Range & Putting Green Sponsor — $1,500
• Includes one (1) foursome (4 golfers), including lunch and awards reception
• Includes Super Ticket
• Shared signage at driving range and putting green
• Logo recognition on event materials and website
Exclusive Hole Sponsor — $600
• Tee box signage recognizing your organization as the exclusive sponsor of that hole
Registration & Sponsorship Commitment
Or contact the Cooley Law School Advancement Office: (517) 371-5140, ext. 2045
Full payment must be received by June 6, 2026 to guarantee sponsorship benefits and team placement.
Make an Impact
Your support of the Cooley Golf Classic directly impacts students working toward a legal career. Every sponsorship helps remove financial barriers, supports academic success, and strengthens the future of the legal profession.
We look forward to partnering with you for another successful year on and off the course.