The Cope Golf Alliance was established in 1977 and the first year of play was in 1978. Membership of the alliance is limited to 480 members consisting of 60 ladies and 60 gents from each of the following clubs:

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• Cork

• Douglas

• Monkstown

• Muskerry

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The season commences in April of each year and ends in October and consists of 4 gents singles events, 4 ladies singles events, a gents team event, a ladies team event and a mixed event at the end of the season.

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Since its foundation the golf alliance has raised in excess of €1.75 million in support of Cope Foundation services and presently raises on average €40,000.00 pa. The Board of Directors, Management, staff and the people the Foundation support are indebted to the Golf Alliance for their continued and loyal support.

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