Keiser remains atop the Bushnell Golfweek NAIA Coaches Poll after opening its 2026 to 2027 season with a tournament victory.
The Seahawks received 12 first place votes and 348 points in the September 25 rankings to hold the No. 1 position for the eighth consecutive poll dating back to October 10, 2025.
Reinhardt moved into second, followed by OUAZ, Friends and Dalton State in the Top 5.
The complete rankings are available through the GCAA NAIA Coaches Poll.
Keiser Continues Run at No. 1
Keiser retained the top ranking after winning the PDI Shootout by 10 strokes on September 15 in its first tournament of the season.
The Seahawks collected 348 points and 12 first place votes to remain ahead of Reinhardt.
Keiser has now occupied the top position in eight consecutive Bushnell Golfweek NAIA Coaches Polls.
Reinhardt and OUAZ Move Up
Reinhardt climbed from No. 3 to No. 2, receiving two first place votes and 329 points.
OUAZ made another significant move, rising five positions from No. 8 to No. 3 with 305 points.
Friends remained fourth, while Dalton State moved from second to fifth.
BMC recorded the largest jump into the Top 10, climbing from a tie for No. 15 to No. 7. Coastal Georgia moved from No. 10 to No. 8, while Missouri Valley and Marian complete the Top 10.
NAIA Top 10
- Keiser — 348 points, 12 first place votes
- Reinhardt — 329 points, two first place votes
- OUAZ — 305 points
- Friends — 291 points
- Dalton State — 269 points
- Lindsey Wilson — 241 points
- BMC — 218 points
- Coastal Georgia — 210 points
- Missouri Valley — 209 points
- Marian — 202 points
Southeastern Enters Top 25
Southeastern entered the rankings at No. 22 after receiving votes in the September 4 preseason poll.
Cumberlands made one of the larger moves in the lower portion of the rankings, climbing from No. 25 to No. 19. Hastings moved from No. 20 to No. 17, while Indiana Wesleyan improved from No. 17 to No. 15.
LC State dropped out of the Top 25 and is now receiving votes.
The next Bushnell Golfweek NAIA Coaches Poll is scheduled to be released on October 16.
Source: Golf Coaches Association of America NAIA Coaches Poll