Defending Champion Hutchison Unanimous No. 1 in Bushnell/Golfweek Preseason Poll
NORMAN, Okla. — Defending national champion Hutchinson will open the season as the unanimous No. 1 ranked team in the Bushnell/Golfweek NJCAA Division I Preseason Coaches Poll.
Odessa was ranked second where it edged out No. 3 Midland by a single point. No. 4 Western Texas was followed by Indian Hills, Garden City, McLennan, Iowa Western, and Ranger. Jefferson State and Dodge City tied at No. 10.
Bushnell/Golfweek Division NJCAA Division I Coaches' Poll - Preseason
| Rank | University (First Place Votes) | Points | NJCAA Finish |
| 1 | Hutchinson (5) | 50 | Champion |
| 2 | Odessa | 43 | 2 |
| 3 | Midland | 42 | 3 |
| 4 | Western Texas | 25 | T-4 |
| 5 | Indian Hills | 23 | 7 |
| 6 | Garden City | 20 | T-4 |
| 7 | McLennan | 18 | 6 |
| 8 | Iowa Western | 13 | 8 |
| 9 | Ranger | 11 | T-9 |
| T-10 | Jefferson State | 8 | T-9 |
| T-10 | Dodge City | 8 | 18 |
| Dropped From Ranking: None | |||
| Others Receiving Votes: Eastern Florida State, 6; New Mexico JC, 5; Central Alabama, 3. | |||