(NEW YORK, NY) — The preseason 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 September 3, 2012 issue of Golf World. Indian Hills, two-time defending NJCAA Division I champion, is expected to continue its winning ways finishing atop the preseason poll.
The Warriors, based in Iowa, earned seven of the nine first-place votes in Division I.
Meridian and Odessa were the other two schools to receive a first-place vote, each receiving one.
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NJCAA DI - August 29, 2012
Rank | University (First Place Votes) | Points | 2012 NJCAA DI Finish |
1 | Indian Hills (7) | 85 | 1 |
2 | Odessa (1) | 81 | 3 |
3 | Western Texas | 46 | 2 |
T4 | Central Alabama | 45 | 9 |
T4 | Meridian (1) | 45 | 4 |
6 | Brevard | 44 | 8 |
7 | Darton | 39 | 5 |
8 | Midland | 32 | 6 |
9 | Dodge City | 23 | 7 |
10 | New Mexico JC | 20 | T11 |
Dropped From Ranking: N/A | |||
Others Receiving Votes: McClennan, 18; Hutchinson, 9; Scottsdale, 4; North Idaho, 1; Tri-County Tech, 1. |