The Central Alabama golf team fired a 3-over par 291 in Tuesday’s first round of the NJCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship played at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail River Course at Hampton Cove.

The Trojans, ranked third in the nation, trail top-ranked McLennan (Texas) by five shots. McLennan, the defending champion, sits at 2-under. Meridian is 1-over and three schools are tied at 2-over.