The third annual Back the Blue Golf Tournament will take place this Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Powell Golf Club, raising money for law enforcement around Park County.

Last year’s edition of the tournament raised $12,000 for the Powell Police Department, Cody Police Department, Park County Sheriff’s Department and Park County Highway Patrol — dividing $3,000 between each entity.

“Law enforcement do an outstanding job and we need to give them all the support they can get,” event organizer Allen Simonson said. “We go out and have a good time, the cops come out and play golf, then we put the money we raise back into the community.”

Last year, law enforcement used the funds to put into the Fallen Officer Fund, Shop With a Cop, repairs and new body armor.

The second annual tournament had 88 people play and had more than 65 businesses, residents and supporters donate to the cause.

Entry for this year’s tournament will be $80 a player or $320 a team. Entry includes a cart, range balls, a chance at the prize purse and lunch.

Motz Rusin will be sponsoring a $10,000 hole-in-one prize, and there will be a raffle and silent auction.

Those interested in sponsoring a hole can contact Allen Simonson at 307-202-1720. Those wishing to sign up can visit the Powell Golf Club website and click on the events tab.