NORMAN, Okla. — Georgia Southwestern men's golf team picked up one first place vote while also getting 153 points as they sit ranked 17th in the Pre-Spring Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll.
Peach Belt Conference foe University of South Carolina Aiken received 11 first place votes as they are atop standings followed by Lincoln Memorial, Barry, Lee and Indianapolis to round out the top five.
During the fall, the Hurricanes competed as individuals in two events as Chase McLain picked up his first PBC Golfer of the Week award after shooting eight-under 208 for a third place finish at the UNG Fall Invitational.
The Hurricanes will tee off for their spring slate February 15-16 as Lincoln Memorial hosts the Spring Kickoff. GSW will play in seven total tournaments during the spring, including the PBC tournament to wrap up the season.
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| Rank | University (First Place Votes) | Points | Previous Rank |
| 1. | South Carolina Aiken (11) | 480 | 5 |
| 2. | Lincoln Memorial (1) | 400 | 7 |
| 3. | Barry (4) | 352 | 2 |
| 4. | Lee | 342 | 9 |
| 5. | Indianapolis (1) | 306 | NR |
| 6. | Columbus State | 304 | 4 |
| 7. | Lynn (1) | 288 | 3 |
| 8. | Findlay | 272 | 15 |
| 9. | Colorado State-Pueblo | 270 | 21 |
| 10. | West Florida (1) | 240 | 8 |
| 11. | Arkansas Tech | 204 | 6 |
| 12. | Colorado School of Mines | 182 | 19 |
| T-13. | Florida Southern | 180 | 25 |
| T-13. | Delta State | 180 | 13 |
| 15. | North Georgia | 156 | NR |
| 16. | Saint Leo | 154 | 14 |
| 17. | Georgia Southwestern State (1) | 153 | 1 |
| T-18. | Dallas Baptist | 144 | NR |
| T-18. | Newberry | 144 | NR |
| T-20. | Oklahoma Christian | 135 | 11 |
| T-20. | Limestone | 135 | NR |
| 22. | Young Harris College | 130 | NR |
| 23. | Central Missouri | 110 | 17 |
| 24. | St. Marys (TX) | 96 | 10 |
| 25. | Missouri - St. Louis | 91 | NR |
| Dropped From Ranking: Cal State-Monterey Bay (#22); Florida Tech (#12); Queens Univ. of Charlotte (#20); Rollins (#23); Simon Fraser (#16); St. Edwards (#24); Wayne State (MI) (#18). | |||
| Others Receiving Votes: Flagler, 64; Colorado Mesa Univ., 63; Florida Tech, 60; Midwestern State, 49; Anderson (SC), 48; Valdosta State, 48; Rollins, 42; Simon Fraser, 40; Chico State, 36; Queens Univ. of Charlotte, 36; Western New Mexico, 36; Carson-Newman, 30; Hillsdale, 30; Nova Southeastern, 25; Colorado-Colorado Springs, 24; Central Oklahoma, 21; Tampa, 21; Cal State-Monterey Bay, 20; Lander, 20; Sonoma State, 20; Henderson State, 16; Washburn, 16; Wayne State (MI), 14; Young Harris, 14; Clayton State, 12; Montevallo, 12; Northeastern State, 12; Western Washington, 12; Trevecca Nazarene, 11; Missouri Western State, 10; Dixie State, 8; Grand Valley State, 8; St. Edwards, 8; Texas A&M Commerce, 8; Maryville Univ., 6; Palm Beach Atlantic, 6; Southwestern Oklahoma State, 6; CSU East Bay, 5; South Dakota School of Mines & Tech, 5; Christian Brothers, 4; Westminster College (UT), 4; Barton College, 3; West Georgia, 3; Cameron, 2; Georgia College, 2; Mount Olive, 2; Virginia Union, 2; California Univ. of Pennsylvania, 1; Saint Martins Univ., 1; Tiffin, 1; Wingate, 1. | |||