Wednesday, March 14, 2007

PC Ranked 16^th In Latest Golf World/Nike Golf Division II Coaches’ Poll

NEW YORK – Presbyterian’s men’s golf team was ranked 16^th in the latest Golf World/Nike Golf Division II Coaches’ Poll.

The Blue Hose are the only team ranked from the South Atlantic Conference and one of three teams ranked from the Palmetto state.

Three-time defending NCAA Division II national champion USC-Aiken is the highest ranked team from South Carolina, coming in at No. 10 just one day after winning the Cleveland Golf/Palmetto Intercollegiate. USC Upstate (No. 19)  is the other squad ranked from South Carolina

The Golf World/Nike Golf Division II Coaches’ Poll combines the resources of Golf World magazine, Nike Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The complete results, including results from Divisions I, III and the NAIA, will appear in the March 16 issue of Golf World and can be viewed online now at www.golfworld.com/menspoll.

West Florida has claimed the top spot from Florida Southern after dominating the field at last week’s 57th Southern California Intercollegiate, winning by 27 shots. All five starters finished in the top 11 individually, led by senior Leonardo Di Marino’s second place showing.

Rounding out the top five are: Florida Southern (No.2); Barry (No.3); Columbus State (No.4); St. Edward’s (No.5).   

Visit Golf World Senior Writer Ryan Herrington’s “Campus Insider” blog to find out the latest on collegiate golf: http://blogs.golfdigest.com/collegegolf/.

GOLF WORLD/NIKE GOLF COACHES’ POLL

Men’s Division II

RANK       TEAM                

1.         West Florida (4)                

2.         Florida Southern (2)            

3.         Barry                                  

4.         Columbus State (3)              

5.         St. Edward’s                    

6.         Georgia College (1)             

7.         CSU-Stanislaus                  

8.         Sonoma State            

9.         Armstrong Atlantic              

10.        USC-Aiken                       

11.        Nova Southeastern         

12.        CSU-San Bernardino              

13.        Lynn                            

14.        Abilene Christian               

15.        Valdosta State                  

16.        Presbyterian                     

17.        Central Oklahoma                 

18.        Eckerd                           

19.        USC-Upstate              

20.        Cameron                          

21.        Grand Canyon           

22.        Chico State                      

23.        Western Washington               

24.        Northern Kentucky                

25.        Florida Tech                     

               Washburn                     

Others receiving votes: North Alabama, 36; Notre Dame de Namur, 28; Rollins, 28; CSU-Monterey Bay, 15; Hawaii-Hilo, 13; Arkansas Tech, 11; Pfeiffer, 11; Lander, 10; Western New Mexico, 7; Northeastern State, 5; CU-Colorado Springs, 3; Belmont Abbey, 2; Coker, 2; Ferris State, 2; Clayton State, 1; Dallas Baptist, 1; UC San Diego, 1.

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