Jan. 7, 2008

LARAMIE, Wyo. -

The University of Wyoming's primary athletic fundraising organization, the Cowboy Joe Club, announced today the 2008 Cowboy Joe Club Golf Series Schedule. The schedule includes 17 total golf tournaments, in over four states, and features Wyoming head coaches, staff and administrators. In 2007, the golf series raised a record $197,000 for student-athlete support.

Kicking off the series this year is the Las Vegas CJC Golf Tournament, which will be held the final Saturday of the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships at the Revere Golf Club in Henderson, on March 15th. Following the Las Vegas tournament will be the Phoenix CJC Golf Tournament, held Friday April 4th at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, which is a paired event with the Wyoming Cowboy & Cowgirl Golf Classics. Some of the other highlighted tournaments include the Denver CJC Golf Tournament, held May 3rd at The Ridge at Castle Pines North in Castle Rock; the Ft. Collins CJC Golf Tournament, held May 5th at Ptarmigan Country Club; the Hulett CJC Golf Tournament, held May 16th at the Golf Club at Devils Tower; the Sheridan CJC Golf Tournament, held June 7th at The Powder Horn; the Casper CJC Golf Tournament, held June 28th at Three Crowns Golf Club; and the Jackson Hole CJC Golf Tournament, held June 13th at the very exclusive Snake River Sporting Club.

All fans, friends and alumni of the University of Wyoming are invited to participate in this year's tournaments. Tournament prices vary, and all current 2008 Cowboy Joe Club members will receive a discounted price on entry fees. Most tournaments sell out quickly, please look for your entry form in the coming months. If you are interested in being a tournament sponsor or would like to pre-reserve your foursome for a tournament, please contact Justin French at 307-766-6152 today for more details.

Saturday, March 15th - Las Vegas CJC Golf Tournament - The Revere Golf Club
Friday, April 4th - Phoenix CJC Golf Tournament - Talking Stick Golf Club
Saturday, May 3rd - Denver CJC Golf Tournament - The Ridge at Castle Pines North
Monday, May 5th - Fort Collins CJC Golf Tournament - Ptarmigan Country Club
Friday, May 9th - Riverton CJC Golf Tournament - Riverton Country Club
Saturday, May 10th - Worland CJC Golf Tournament - Green Hills Municipal
Friday, May 16th - Hulett CJC Golf Tournament - The Golf Club at Devils Tower
Saturday, May 17th - Gillette CJC Golf Tournament - Bell Nob Golf Course
Friday, May 30th - Torrington CJC Golf Tournament - Cottonwood Country Club
Saturday, May 31st - Cheyenne CJC Golf Tournament - Cheyenne Country Club
Friday, June 6th - Cody CJC Golf Tournament - Olive Glenn Golf Club
Saturday, June 7th - Sheridan CJC Golf Tournament - The Powder Horn
Friday, June 13th - Jackson Hole CJC Golf Tournament - Snake River Sporting Club
Friday, June 20th - Rock Springs CJC Golf Tournament - White Mountain Golf Club
Saturday, June 21st - Evanston CJC Golf Tournament - Purple Sage Golf Club
Friday, June 27th - Laramie CJC Golf Tournament - Jacoby Golf Club
Saturday, June 28th - Casper CJC Golf Tournament - Three Crowns Golf Club

*All tournament dates and locations are subject to change.