NORMAN, Okla. – Dalton State men's golf continues to hold its place among the nation's elite, coming in at No. 5 in the second 2025-26 Bushnell/Golfweek NAIA Coaches Poll, released September 19. The Roadrunners earned 145 points and even picked up one first-place vote, underscoring the respect they command across the NAIA landscape.
 
Dalton State trails only Lindsey Wilson (No.1, 169 points, 4 first-place votes), Oklahoma City (No. 2, 161 points, 1 first-place vote), and a tie for third between Keiser (Fla.) and MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) (both with 156 points, with MNU also receiving a first-place vote).
 
The Roadrunners, who finished last season as one of the top programs in the country, will look to build on that momentum as they prepare for their fall schedule. Head Coach Ben Rickett has his squad poised for another strong run toward a national championship.
 
Top 10 Rankings:

1. Lindsey Wilson (4) – 169
2. Oklahoma City (1) – 161
3. T-3. Keiser – 156
4. T-3. MidAmerica Nazarene (1) – 156
5. Dalton State (1) – 145
6. OUAZ – 130
7. Wayland Baptist – 119
8. Texas Wesleyan – 118
9. Friends – 108
10. Marian (IN) – 99

The next poll will be released October 10 with the final Fall poll coming on October 31.

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