Play underway at NJCAA Region XI golf tournament

NIACC's Josh Schaefer tees off on hole No. 8 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames on Saturday during the first round of the regional tournament.

May 6, 2017

AMES - Play is underway at the NJCAA Region XI men's golf tournament at Veenker Memorial Golf Course on the Iowa State campus Saturday.

Playing for the Trojans in the two-day tournament are Joe Nordquist, Zach Nicholson, Josh Schaefer, Anthony Emanuel and Devin Koob.

Anthony Emanuel lines up a putt.

NIACC coach Chris Frenz talks with Anthony Emanuel.

Anthony Emanuel and assistant coach Alexandria Eckenrod line up a putt.

NIACC coach Chris Frenz and Devin Koob.

Devin Koob lines up a putt.

Joe Nordquist hits an iron shot.

Joe Nordquist walks through the fairway.

NIACC coach Chris Frenz helps Joe Nordquisst line up a putt.

NIACC coach Chris Frenz and Joe Nordquist talk at the tee box.

Josh Schaefer hits a chip shot.

Josh Schaefer tees off on hole No. 8 Saturday at the regional golf tournament in Ames.

Josh Schaefer eyes the green before hitting a chip shot at the first day of the NJCAA Region XI golf tournament in Ames.

Zach Nicholson lines up a putt.

Zach Nicholson hits a chip shot.