NEW YORK, NY — The first Golf World/NGCA
Division III Coaches’ Poll of the spring season has been
released, combining the resources of Golf World magazine and the
National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA). The complete results,
including results from Divisions I and II, will appear in the
February 22 issue of Golf World and can be viewed online now at
www.golfworld.com.
Methodist remained the number one team in the poll, earning all 17
first-place votes. The Monarchs start their spring season March 8
at the Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational as they attempt to claim a 13th
straight NCAA title.
Rounding out the top-five are Wisconsin-Eau Claire (No. 2), St.
Mary’s (Ind.) (No. 3), Gustavus Adolphus (No. 4) and
Washington (St. Louis) (No. 5).
Williams is one of two New England teams that are ranked in the
top twenty-five.
No new schools entered the top-10 or the top-25 since the
completion of the fall season.
First year Eph head coach Erika DeSanty has fashioned a new approach for the Ephs as they prepare for the upcoming spring portion of their schedule.
"Preparation for our spring season will be unlike any past
spring season," notes DeSanty. "Currently the team is working to
improve their flexibility, strength, and endurance and soon we will
begin individual sessions using video analysis to get an early look
at swing technique. Additionally, Kay McMahon, director and founder
of EduKaytion Golf, has kindly offered to lead us in a Rules
Workshop."
"This preparation will lead us to our spring training trip when we
travel to Kiawah Island, SC. We will practice on the Osprey
Point and Turtle Point courses, and compete against South Carolina
State University at Coosaw Creek Country Club in Charleston, SC. We
will also meet with PGA and LPGA golf professional, Abby Welch, who
will conduct a mental strength training
session."
"The team is eager to begin and committed to improve during our
spring season with the hope of making and competing well in the
NCAA tournament," said DeSanty.
GOLF WORLD/NGCA GOLF COACHES’ POLL
Women’s Division III
Rank - Team - Points - Last
1. Methodist (17) -- 425 - 1
2. Wisconsin-Eau Claire -- 396 - 2
3. St. Mary’s (Ind.) -- 370 - 4
4. Gustavus Adolphus -- 368 - 3
5. Washington (St. Louis) -- 350 - 5
6. DePauw -- 336 - 6
7. Amherst -- 316 - 7
8. Illinois Wesleyan -- 306 - 8
9. Allegheny -- 275 - 9
10. Olivet -- 274 - 10
11. Williams -- 250 - 12
12. Southwestern -- 249 - 11
13. Wartburg -- 226 - 13
14. St. Lawrence -- 199 - 14
15. Hope -- 176 - 15
16. St. Benedict -- 138 - 17
17. George Fox -- 114 - 18
18. Franklin -- 93 - 19
19. Carleton -- 83 - 20
20. Centre -- 80 - 22
Otterbein -- 80 - 16
22. St. Thomas -- 62 - 23
23. Birmingham Southern -- 49 - 21
24. Wheaton -- 44 - 25
25. SUNY Cortland -- 41 - 24
Also receiving votes: Wisconsin-Whitewater, 38;
Piedmont, 38; St. Olaf, 31; McMurry, 31; Middlebury, 29; Rhodes,
22; Mary Hardin-Baylor; Maryville, 9; Whitworth, 5; Simpson, 5;
Mount Holyoke; UC Santa Cruz, 3; Wittenberg, 1.
First-place votes in parenthesis
