(NEW YORK, NY) — The latest 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 8, 2012 issue of Golf World. Indian Hills retained their first-place ranking, receiving seven of the eight first-place votes.
The Warriors finished third in the Wichita State Shocker Invitational to start the year, and followed that up with a victory at the Community 1st Credit Union Invitational.
Odessa College finished second in the ranking after opening their season with a runner-up finish to NJCAA DII Number One South Mountain at the High Country Shootout.
McLennan was the only new addition to the top-10.
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NJCAA DI - October 3, 2012
Rank | University (First Place Votes) | Points | Previous Rank |
1 | Indian Hills (7) | 75 | 1 |
2 | Odessa | 70 | 2 |
3 | Central Alabama | 52 | T4 |
4 | Brevard | 50 | 6 |
5 | Meridian (1) | 35 | T4 |
6 | Darton | 32 | 7 |
7 | McLennan | 24 | NR |
8 | Western Texas | 23 | 3 |
9 | New Mexico JC | 22 | 10 |
10 | Midland | 17 | 8 |
Dropped From Ranking: Dodge City (#9) | |||
Others Receiving Votes: Johnson County, 8; Hutchinson, 7; Paris CC, 7; Iowa Western, 4; Dodge City, 3; Garden City, 3; Cape Fear, 2; North Idaho, 2; Scottsdale CC, 2; Tri-County Tech, 2. |