(NEW YORK, NY) — The final Golf World/Nike Golf NJCAA DI 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, II, III, and NAIA will appear in the May 21, 2012 issue of Golf World. Meridian kept their number one ranking in the NJCAA D-I men's coaches' poll.
The Eagles try to win their first D-I national championship this week at Sand Creek Station GC in Newton, Kan.
Odessa received the remaining first-place vote.
No new teams entered this week's ranking.
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NJCAA DI - May 16, 2012
| Rank | University (First Place Votes) | Points | Previous Rank |
| 1 | Meridian (6) | 69 | 1 |
| 2 | Odessa (1) | 60 | 2 |
| 3 | Western Texas | 56 | 3 |
| 4 | Brevard | 41 | 4 |
| 5 | Indian Hills | 36 | 7 |
| 6 | New Mexico JC | 34 | 6 |
| 7 | Darton | 31 | 5 |
| 8 | McLennan | 17 | 8 |
| 9 | Scottsdale | 14 | NR |
| 10 | Central Alabama | 11 | 9 |
| Dropped From Ranking: Midland (#10) | |||
| Others Receiving Votes: Midland, 9; Dodge City, 4; Tri-County Tech, 2; Hutchinson, 1. | |||