As November arrives, it's time to take a look at the latest Bushnell/Golfweek men’s college golf coaches’ polls for the fall portion of the 2026-2027 season. This is the final one until the first spring poll is released after the new year.
The top teams in each of these updated six polls are: Auburn, Florida Southern, Emory, Keiser, Hutchinson and Kirkwood.
The Golf Coaches Association of America released these polls on Friday, Nov. 6.
Auburn held the No. 1 spot for the third consecutive poll after posting top-2 finishes in each of its five fall events. The Tigers received 14 first-place votes and 652 total points, while Oklahoma State moved up one spot to No. 2 with 10 first-place votes and 638 points. Arkansas fell one position to No. 3, while Florida
climbed five spots to No. 4. Texas completed the top five.
Four different teams received first-place votes. There are six teams in this poll that weren't in the last one.
There are four teams making their initial appearances in the polls this season: Washington, Clemson, Wake Forest and South Carolina.
2026-27 Bushnell/Golfweek Div. I coaches poll, Nov. 6
Dropped out: Oklahoma (No. 18), Kansas (No. 19), Liberty (No. 20), Ohio State (No. 21), Purdue (No. 22), LSU (No. 24).
Also receiving votes: Oklahoma (34), Kansas (33), Arizona (14), Liberty (13), LSU (12), USC (11), Ole Miss (9), Toledo (8), Ohio State (7), Purdue (6), Stanford (6), Arkansas State (5), UCLA (3), Colorado (1), Pepperdine (1), Virginia (1).
2026-27 Bushnell/Golfweek Div. II coaches poll, Nov. 6
Dropped out: USCB (No. 22), Lynn (No. 24).
Also receiving votes: USCB (31), Lander (24), UTPB (19), Wayne State (MI) (18), Chico State (12), CSU Monterey Bay (12), Erskine (12), Cal State San Marcos (10), Carson-Newman (9), Menlo (9), Lynn (7), Anderson (SC) (6), Hawai'i Hilo (6), Flagler (4), Georgia College (3), Maryville (MO) (2), Missouri Western (2), Tampa (2), Valdosta State (1).
2026-27 Bushnell/Golfweek Div. III coaches poll, Nov. 6
Dropped out: Pomona-Pitzer (No. 18).
Also receiving votes: LeTourneau (16), Saint John's (MN) (8), Berry (7), Rochester (6), Redlands (4), Lake Forest (3), NYU (3), Skidmore (2)..
2026-27 Bushnell/Golfweek NAIA coaches poll, Nov. 6
Dropped out: Morningside (No. 22), Lindsey Wilson (No. 24), Missouri Valley (No. 25).
Also receiving votes: Cumberland (TN) (20), Missouri Valley (17), Victoria (B.C.) (12), Morningside (10), Faulkner (9), William Carey (5), MidAmerica Nazarene (4), LC State (3), Rio Grande (3), Texas A&M-Victoria (3), Bellevue (2).
2026-27 Bushnell/Golfweek NJCAA Div. I coaches poll, Nov. 6
Dropped out: Indian Hills (No. 5).
Also receiving votes: Indian Hills (11), NMMI (4), Dodge City (2).
2026-27 Bushnell/Golfweek NJCAA Div. II coaches poll, Nov. 6
Dropped out: Meridian (No. 8).
Also receiving votes: South Mountain (11), Meridian (6), Southeast (MS) (1).
About the Golf Coaches Association of America
Established in 1958, the GCAA is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches. The GCAA's mission is to support its member coaches from six divisions, including the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, by creating educational opportunities, providing resources, and promoting its members with the purpose of enhancing their overall performance as coaches, mentors, and teachers. The GCAA also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic and civic endeavors. Go to gcaa.coach for more information about the association.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Auburn maintains grip on top spot in latest Bushnell/Golfweek men’s college golf coaches poll
