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Auburn moves into top spot in Bushnell/Golfweek men’s college golf coaches poll for March 1

Who are the No. 1 teams in men’s college golf?

The Bushnell/Golfweek Division I coaches poll has a new No. 1 for the first time in 2023-24: Auburn.

After the Tigers stormed to finish second in the Southern Highlands Collegiate on Feb. 27, they received 11 first-place votes and 462 points, nine more than five-time previous No. 1 North Carolina (six first-place votes and 453 points). 

Vanderbilt (two first-place votes), Arizona State and Washington rounded out the top five, while Ole Miss, Tennessee, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Arkansas completed the top 10.

In Division II, North Georgia is No. 1 for the fifth straight time, receiving all 19 first-place votes and 475 points in the process.

Here’s a look at the Bushnell/Golfweek men’s college golf coaches polls for March 1:

Vanderbilt, Anderson and Emory remain in top spots in Bushnell/Golfweek men’s college golf coaches polls for April 14

Here’s a look at the top teams in the April 14th rankings.

After a win in the Mason Rudolph Championship, Vanderbilt continues as the top-ranked team in the Bushnell/Golfweek Division I men’s college golf coaches poll for April 14. The Commodores received 19 first-place votes and 523 points in the process. 

North Carolina (one first-place vote), Texas Tech, Arizona State and Illinois (one first-place vote) rounded out the top five, while Florida State, Pepperdine, Auburn, Stanford and Florida completed the top 10.

In Division II, Anderson remains the top-ranked team. Similar in Division III, Emory is holding on to the top spot. Keiser passed Lindsey Wilson to retake No. 1 in the NAIA poll. New Mexico JC and South Maintain are on top in the NJCAA polls.

Here’s a look at the Bushnell/Golfweek coaches polls for April 14.

Vanderbilt remains top team in Bushnell/Golfweek men’s college golf coaches polls for March 24

Here’s a look at the top teams in the March 24 rankings.

After two top-three finishes in March, including a win at the Cabo Collegiate against a field that included nine other ranked teams, Vanderbilt continues as the Bushnell/Golfweek Div. I coaches poll top-ranked team for March 24. The Commodores received 18 first-place votes and 473 points.

Vanderbilt is far from the only team to remain in the top spot. In Div. II, Anderson also remained in the top spot, receiving 12 first-place votes and 324 points.

Meanwhile, in Div. III, Emory moved up two spots to regain the top spot, passing Methodist and Christopher Newport. Lindsay Wilson passed Keiser to take No. 1 in the NAIA poll. In NJCAA, Hutchinson and Mississippi Gulf Coast are the teams leading the pack.

Here’s a look at the Bushnell/Golfweek men’s college golf coaches polls for March 24:

Anderson is No. 1 in first spring 2023 Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II Coaches Poll

The Trojans received 14 first-place votes and 422 points in the process.

Before teeing off at the LMU Spring Kick-Off on Monday, Anderson (SC) picked up where they left off fall 2022 as the Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II Coaches Poll’s No. 1 for Feb. 10.

The Trojans received 14 first-place votes and 422 points in the process. Barry (five first-place votes), West Florida, Grand Valley State, and Lee rounded out the top five, while Henderson State, Nova Southeastern, Oklahoma Christian, North Georgia and Sonoma State completed the top 10.

Sixteen others, including Lander, Florida Southern and Chico State, received votes.

Rank University (first-place votes) Points
1 Anderson (SC) (14) 422
2 Barry (5) 404
3 West Florida 368
4 Grand Valley State 361
5 Lee 358
6 Henderson State 333
7 Nova Southeastern 315
8 Oklahoma Christian 305
9 North Georgia 301
10 Sonoma State 254
11 Tampa 245
12 Georgia Southwestern 210
13 Clayton State 204
14 Colorado State-Pueblo 186
15 Missouri-St. Louis 185
16 Western New Mexico 169
17 CSU Monterey Bay 129
18 Saint Leo 128
19 Simon Fraser 87
20 Carson-Newman 84
21 Lincoln Memorial 81
22 Stanislaus State 75
23 Findlay 61
24 Limestone 60
25 Northeastern State 40

Others receiving votes: Lander 27, Florida Southern 24, Chico State 21, Missouri S&T 16, Harding 16, South Carolina Aiken 15, Western Washington 14, McKendree 7, Washburn 6, Central Oklahoma 5, Winona State 3, Wayne State (MI) 2, CSU East Bay 1, Coker 1, Midwestern State 1, Southwestern Oklahoma State 1.

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Anderson finishes fall 2022 as No. 1 team in Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II Coaches Poll

The Trojans received 13 of a possible 18 first-place votes and 444 points in the process.

Anderson (South Carolina) is No. 1 for the second consecutive Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll.

The Trojans received 13 of a possible 18 first-place votes and 444 points in the process. They were followed in the top five by Barry (five first-place votes), West Florida, Lee and Grand Valley State. Oklahoma Christian, North Georgia, Henderson State, Nova Southeastern, who jumped from No. 13 to No. 9, and Sonoma State round out the top 10.

Clayton State rose six spots from No. 18 in the October 28 poll to No. 12, and Tampa to No. 13 from No. 17. Saint Leo (No. 17), Carson-Newman (No. 20), Northeastern State (No. 23) and Stanislaus State (T-24) each entered after receiving votes on October 28.

There were 25 others received votes.

Rank Team (first-place votes) Points Previous
1 Anderson (SC) (13) 444 1
2 Barry (5) 431 3
3 West Florida 404 2
4 Lee 373 6
5 Grand Valley State 367 4
6 Oklahoma Christian 345 5
7 North Georgia 329 10
8 Henderson State 320 8
9 Nova Southeastern 279 13
10 Sonoma State 278 9
11 Georgia Southwestern State 269 11
12 Clayton State 228 18
13 Tampa 197 17
14 Missouri – St. Louis 188 14
15 Colorado State Pueblo 162 15
16 Western New Mexico 159 16
17 Saint Leo 131 RV
18 Cal State-Monterey Bay 122 12
19 Limestone 111 25
20 Carson-Newman 87 RV
21 Simon Fraser 86 23
22 Lincoln Memorial 57 20
23 Northeastern State 56 RV
T-24 Findlay 52 24
T-24 Stanislaus State 52 RV

Others receiving votes: Lander (45); Chico State (40); Western Washington (38); Harding (34); Washburn (33); Midwestern State (26); Cameron (17); Wayne State (MI) (14); McKendree (13); Columbus State (11); Cal State-East Bay (9); Florida Southern (7); Flagler (5); Coker (4); Erskine (4); Holy Names (4); Union (TN) (4); Barton (3); Cal State-San Marcos (2); Lincoln (MO) (2); Lynn (2); Missouri S&T (2); Winona State (2); Colorado Mines (1); South Carolina Aiken (1).

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Anderson moves into Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll’s top spot for Oct. 28

Anderson (SC) is No. 1 in the October 28 Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll.

Moving up from No. 7 and with wins in all four of its fall tournaments, Anderson is No. 1 in the Oct. 28 Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll.

The Trojans, who received nine first-place votes and 404 points, defeated numerous poll regulars in a strong McCoy Wright Currahee Collegiate Invitational on Tuesday to cement their undefeated fall season.

West Florida (two first-place votes, 402 overall points) and Barry (five first-places, 399 points) were within five points of the Trojans, while Grand Valley State, who also won four fall tournaments, leaped from No. 17 to No. 4. Oklahoma Christian (one first-place vote), Lee, Western Washington, Henderson State, Sonoma State, and North Georgia complete the top 10.

Twenty-four others received votes.

Rank Team (First-place votes) Points Previous
1 Anderson (9) 404 7
2 West Florida (2) 402 3
3 Barry (5) 399 1
4 Grand Valley State 359 17
5 Oklahoma Christian (1) 353 6
6 Lee 308 2
7 Western Washington 304 NR
8 Henderson State 296 12
9 Sonoma State 278 25
10 North Georgia 267 4
11 Georgia Southwestern State 249 5
12 Cal State-Monterey Bay 205 NR
13 Nova Southeastern 181 8
14 Missouri-St. Louis 173 13
15 Colorado State Pueblo 167 11
16 Western New Mexico 156 NR
17 Tampa 147 NR
18 Clayton State 107 15
19 Cameron 93 NR
20 Lincoln Memorial 88 9
T-21 Midwestern State 68 NR
T-21 Cal State-East Bay 68 NR
23 Simon Fraser 67 NR
24 Findlay 64 24
25 Limestone 63 10

Others receiving votes: Northeastern State (36); Harding (32); Saint Leo (31); Chico State (28); Washburn (28); Wayne State (15); McKendree (11); South Carolina Aiken (10); Central Oklahoma (8); Holy Names (8); Winona State (8); Carson-Newman (7); Southwestern Oklahoma State (7); Barton (5); Missouri S&T (5); Lander (3); Southern Arkansas (3); Stanislaus State (3); St. Mary’s (Texas) (3); Cal State-San Marcos (2); Central Missouri (2); Union (2); Columbus State (1); Virginia Union (1).

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New No. 1 as Barry men’s golf takes over top spot in Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II Coaches Poll

Barry flipped spots with the previous No. 1 team to take over the top spot.

Three teams received more first-place votes, but Barry men’s golf is the new No. 1 in the Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll.

Barry got the most overall votes and was able to flip spots with the previous No. 1 team, Lee, to take over the top spot.

Barry got two first-place votes but Lee received six. In the No. 3 spot is West Florida, which got five first-place votes, also more than Barry. North Georgia is No. 4 and Georgia Southwestern is No. 5.

Oklahoma Christian is No. 6 and in the No. 7 spot is Anderson (SC), which collected the remaining three first-place votes, also more than Barry. Anderson wasn’t ranked in the previous poll.

Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches’ Poll – September 30

Rank University (First-place votes) Points  Previous
1 Barry (2) 413 2
2 Lee (6) 396 1
3 West Florida (5) 363 7
4 North Georgia (1) 340 6
5 Georgia Southwestern 305 5
6 Oklahoma Christian 295 3
7 Anderson (SC) (3) 260 NR
8 Nova Southeastern 238 15
9 Lincoln Memorial 222 4
10 Limestone 221 8
11 Colorado State Pueblo 194 14
12 Henderson State 192 NR
13 Missouri – St. Louis 182 19
14 Carson-Newman 172 11
15 Clayton State 162 NR
16 Lander 153 16
17 Grand Valley State 148 24
18 Florida Southern 140 12
19 South Carolina-Aiken 120 9
T-20 Central Missouri 112 10
T-20 Saint Leo 112 18
22 Arkansas Tech 97 13
23 Lynn 87 NR
24 Findlay 86 NR
25 Sonoma State 81 NR
Others receiving votes: Western New Mexico (77); Columbus State (66); Washburn (63); Western Washington (56); Harding (54); Barton (52); Indianapolis (38); Tampa (28); Wayne State (MI) (26); Erskine (25); Gannon (24); Northeastern State (20); Colorado Christian (20); Cal State-Monterey Bay (19); Rogers State (18); Central Oklahoma (18); Tusculum (18); Simon Fraser (17); Newberry (17); Midwestern State (16); St. Mary’s (TX) (15); West Georgia (15); Lenoir Rhyne (14); Cal State-San Marcos (14); McKendree (14); Missouri S&T (13); Flagler (12); Winona State (12); Cameron (10); Belmont Abbey (10); Holy Names (5); Rollins (4); Cal State-East Bay (3); Davis & Elkins (2); Valdosta State (2); Southern Nazarene (2); Tiffin (2); Colorado Mesa (1).

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Lee men’s golf tops first Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II Coaches Poll for 2022-23 season

Lee is the defending national champion in Division II men’s golf.

After capturing its first NCAA men’s golf championship last May, Lee is starts the new season in the No. 1 spot in the first Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll of Fall 2022.

Lee received 13 first-place votes to lead the way.

Barr is second after getting the remaining five first-place votes. Oklahoma Christian, Lincoln Memorial, and Georgia Southwestern round out the top five.

North Georgia, West Florida, Limestone, South Carolina-Aiken, and Central Missouri complete the top 10.

Rank Team (First-place votes) Points
1 Lee (13) 461
2 Barry (5) 446
3 Oklahoma Christian 394
4 Lincoln Memorial 366
5 Georgia Southwestern 364
6 North Georgia 345
7 West Florida 302
8 Limestone 259
9 South Carolina-Aiken 256
10 Central Missouri 255
11 Carson-Newman 254
12 Florida Southern 249
13 Arkansas Tech 222
14 Colorado State Pueblo 203
15 Nova Southeastern 201
16 Lander 154
17 Columbus State 148
18 Saint Leo 116
19 Missouri – St. Louis 108
20 Indianapolis 99
21 Midwestern State 98
22 West Georgia 97
23 Barton 95
24 Grand Valley State 86
25 Rogers State 77

Others receiving votes: Findlay (59); Henderson State (44); Belmont Abbey (42); Lynn (38); Clayton State (38); Flagler (34); Harding (28); Georgia College (21); Western Washington (21); Cal State-Monterey Bay (16); Northeastern State (15); Queens Charlotte (14); Cameron (13); Tampa (13); Christian Brothers (12); Colorado Mesa (12); Valdosta State (11); Chico State (11); Colorado Mines (11); Sonoma State (10); Simon Fraser (9); Washburn (9); Newberry (5); Colorado Christian (4); Lenoir Rhyne (4); Wayne State (MI) (4); Cal State-San Marcos (3); Livingstone (3); Wingate (3); Winona State (3); Central Oklahoma (2); King (2); Miles (2); Southwestern Oklahoma State (2); Erskine (1); St. Mary’s (TX) (1).

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