Washington Remains Third In Golf World/Nike Coaches Poll

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The fourth Golf World/Nike Golf Division I Coaches' Poll of the spring season has been released, combining the resources of Golf World magazine, Nike Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The complete results, including results from Divisions II, III and the NAIA, will appear in the May 3 issue of Golf World and can be viewed online: http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/blogs/college-golf/2010/04/golf-worldnike-golf-mens-coach-3.html

Oklahoma State, with an impressive victory at the Big 12 Championship, remains the No. 1 team in the poll. The Cowboys claimed eight of the 22 first-place votes available and are expected to be the top seed when the NCAA regional fields are selected May 10.

Oregon, fresh off wins at the U.S. Intercollegiate and the Western Intercollegiate, moved to the No. 2 spot, grabbing three first-place votes. It's the highest the Ducks have been ranked in 2009-10.

Washington (No. 3), Texas A&M (No. 4) and Stanford (No. 5) round out the top-five. The Aggies received seven first-place votes while the Cardinal got three.

USC (No. 9) and Georgia (No. 10) moved into the top-10, after being ranked Nos. 12 and 21, respectively, in the previous coaches' poll.

Three schools moved into the top-25: Duke (No. 21), Oregon State (T-24), San Diego State (T-24).

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