KANSAS CITY - Texas Wesleyan maintained its No. 8 ranking in the latest NAIA Men's Golf Coaches' Top 25 Poll, released in the first spring installment of the 2024-25 season. The Rams continue to assert themselves among the nation's best, as Oklahoma City claimed the top spot by a narrow margin over Keiser (Fla.).
Oklahoma City edged Keiser by just two points and one first-place vote to secure the No. 1 ranking. The Stars, who finished the fall ranked No. 4, jumped three spots, while Keiser moved up from No. 3. Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) sits at No. 3, followed by Dalton State (Ga.), last fall's top-ranked team, at No. 4. Friends (Kan.) rounds out the top five at No. 5.
Texas Wesleyan remains in the top 10, joining Coastal Georgia (No. 9) and Marian (Ind.) (No. 10). OUAZ (Ariz.) and British Columbia are tied at No. 6.
Four teams entered the Top 25 rankings this cycle, including No. 17 Faulkner (Ala.), No. 21 Blue Mountain Christian (Miss.), No. 22 Point (Ga.), and No. 23 Reinhardt (Ga.). The next NAIA Men's Golf Top 25 poll will be released on April 3 at NAIA.org.
Rankings Overview – NAIA Men's Golf Coaches' Top 10
- Oklahoma City [10 first-place votes] – 550 points
- Keiser (Fla.) [8 first-place votes] – 548 points
- Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) – 514 points
- Dalton State (Ga.) – 504 points
- Friends (Kan.) – 472 points
T-6. OUAZ (Ariz.) – 452 points
T-6. British Columbia – 452 points
- Texas Wesleyan – 447 points
- Coastal Georgia – 429 points
- Marian (Ind.) – 395 points
Ranking Methodology
The NAIA Men's Golf Coaches' Top 25 is determined by a panel of head coaches representing each NAIA golf conference. Each conference has one representative who submits a ranking ballot. Teams earn points based on placement, with first-place votes earning 30 points, second place earning 29, and so on. The highest and lowest ranking for each team are removed to calculate the final standings.
Upcoming NAIA Men's Golf Championship
The 73rd Annual NAIA Men's Golf National Championship will take place May 20-23, 2025, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.
For the full rankings and updates, visit
NAIA.org.
