Parkland Now Unanimous No. 1 in Bushnell/Golfweek NJCAA DII Coaches Poll
NORMAN, Okla. — Parkland stayed at No. 1 by becoming the unanimous top-ranked team in the Bushnell/Golfweek NJCAA Division II Coaches Poll.
Nos. 2-4 remained unchanged with South Mountain, Kirkwood, and Tyler JC. Mississippi Gulf Coast and Meridian broke their tie for fifth when Meridian dropped to No. 6. Iowa Central, Walters State, and Glendale stood pat at Nos. 7-9. Mesa made its season ranking debut at No. 10.
Des Moines Area fell from the top 10.
Bushnell/Golfweek Division NJCAA Division II Coaches' Poll - October 8
| Rank | University (First Place Votes) | Points | Previous |
| 1 | Parkland (5) | 50 | 1 |
| 2 | South Mountain | 43 | 2 |
| 3 | Kirkwood | 40 | 3 |
| 4 | Tyler JC | 30 | 4 |
| 5 | Mississippi Gulf Coast | 27 | T-5 |
| 6 | Meridian | 26 | T-5 |
| 7 | Iowa Central | 20 | 7 |
| 8 | Walters State | 17 | 8 |
| 9 | Glendale | 11 | 9 |
| 10 | Mesa | 5 | NR |
| Dropped From Ranking: Des Moines Area (#10) | |||
| Others Receiving Votes: Des Moines Area, 4; Hawkeye, 1; Northeast Mississippi, 1. | |||