Oklahoma City New Unanimous Number One
May 16, 2007
Oklahoma City New Unanimous Number One
NEW YORK, NY?The final Golf World/Nike Golf NAIA Coaches? Poll of the spring season has been released, combining the resources of Golf World magazine, Nike Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
Oklahoma Christian?s hold on the top spot has ended with Oklahoma City earning all six first-place votes. Oklahoma City defeated Oklahoma Christian in the NAIA Region VI Championship last month, then finished fourth in the Maxwell last weekend (a NCAA Division I tournament). Oklahoma City will next try to defend its NAIA national title May 22-25 at Indiana National Golf Club in Plymouth, Ind.
Rounding out the top five are: Oklahoma Christian (No.2); Johnson & Wales (No.3); Wayland Baptist (No.4); British Columbia (No.5).
GOLF WORLD/NIKE GOLF COACHES? POLL
Men?s NAIA
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RANK TEAM POINTS LAST
1. Oklahoma City (6) 150 2
2. Oklahoma Christian 144 1
3. Johnson & Wales 131 T-4
4. Wayland Baptist 129 3
5. British Columbia 125 6
6. Point Loma Nazarene 118 T-4
7. St. Ambrose 113 8
8. Lee 107 7
Texas Wesleyan 107 10
10. CSU-San Marcos 92 13
11. Berry 89 12
12. Malone 81 11
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13. Northwood (Texas) 78 9
14. SCAD 66 14
15. Lindenwood 56 15
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16. Victoria 55 17
17. Tiffin 52 20
18. Marian (Indianapolis) 43 22
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19. California Baptist 38 NR
20. Embry-Riddle 31 24
21. Mobile 22 21
22. Shorter 21 T-25
23. Lindsey Wilson 20 23
24. Bethel (Indiana) 16 16
25. Webber International 14 18
Others receiving votes: Southwestern, 12; Concordia (Calif.), 10; Lewis-Clark State, 8; Grand View, 7; Campbellsville, 5; Missouri Baptist, 4; College of the Southwest, 1; Indiana Wesleyan, 1; Illinois Wesleyan, 1; Thomas, 1