West Florida Remains Number One
NEW YORK, NY—The fourth Golf World/Nike Golf Division II Coaches’ Poll has been released, combining the resources of Golf World magazine, Nike Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The complete results, including results from Divisions I, III and the NAIA, will appear in the April 27 issue of Golf World and can be viewed online now at www.golfworld.com/menspoll.
West Florida remains the top team, earning seven of the nine first-place votes. The Argos won the Gulf South Conference Championship yesterday and have had top-five finishes in their last three events.
Rounding out the top five are: Florida Southern (No.2); Columbus State (No.3); St. Edward’s (No.4); Barry and Nova Southeastern (T-No.5).
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GOLF WORLD/NIKE GOLF COACHES’ POLL
Men’s Division II
RANK TEAM POINTS LAST
1. West Florida (7) 222 1
2. Florida Southern 210 2
3. Columbus State (1) 194 5
4. St. Edward’s 175 3
5. Barry 172 4
Nova Southeastern (1) 172 10
7. USC-Aiken 164 6
8. Georgia College 142 8
9. CSU-Stanislaus 136 9
10. North Alabama 133 17
11. Armstrong Atlantic St. 132 7
12. USC-Upstate 120 15
13. Central Oklahoma 104 16
14. Sonoma State 101 12
15. Abilene Christian 92 T-13
16. Valdosta State 81 T-13
17. Lynn 80 11
18. Presbyterian 66 19
19. Florida Tech 54 21
20. CSU-San Bernardino 47 20
21. Washburn 45 NR
22. Eckerd 36 18
23. Grand Canyon 34 23
24. Cameron 26 NR
25. Notre Dame de Namur 24 NR
Others receiving votes: Arkansas Tech, 19; Northeastern State, 19; Western Washington, 17; CSU-Monterey Bay, 16; Chico State, 13; Northern Kentucky, 13; UC San Diego, 11; Coker, 10; Lander, 10; Indianapolis, 9; Pfeiffer, 8; Hawaii-Hilo, 6; St. Mary’s (Texas), 6; St. Martin’s, 4; Colorado-Colorado Springs, 3; Catawba, 2; Rollins, 2; Barton, 1; Saginaw Valley State, 1; Western New Mexico, 1.
Contact:
Meg D’Incecco, 212-630-2491
meg.d’incecco@golfworld.com
Bret Hopman, 212-630-2490
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