The latest Clippd national college golf rankings, updated October 21, feature Oklahoma State taking over the No. 1 position in NCAA Division I men’s golf, while Wake Forest maintains the top spot in the women’s standings.
As the fall collegiate golf season continues, several programs have made significant moves in the national rankings. The latest standings reflect results through October 21, with weighted average points determining each team’s placement.
NCAA Division I Men’s Rankings
Oklahoma State moves into the No. 1 position in Division I men’s golf with 85.60 weighted average points. The Cowboys have compiled a 32-10-2 record through five events, climbing from seventh in last week’s rankings.
Arkansas drops one position to No. 2 with 83.44 points and a 45-1-2 record through four events. The Razorbacks trail Oklahoma State by 2.16 points.
Auburn follows at No. 3 with 79.73 points, moving down one position from last week. Florida makes a significant jump from No. 10 to No. 4 with 79.30 points, while Texas Tech remains fifth with 74.86.
Texas moves up to No. 6, followed by East Tennessee State at No. 7 and Tennessee at No. 8. Alabama drops from fourth to ninth, while Illinois enters the top 10.
Division I Men’s Top 10
- Oklahoma State- 85.60
- Arkansas- 83.44
- Auburn- 79.73
- Florida- 79.30
- Texas Tech – 74.86
- Texas – 74.13
- East Tennessee State – 73.29
- Tennessee – 70.78
- Alabama – 69.41
- Illinois- 68.36
NCAA Division I Women’s Rankings
Wake Forest remains No. 1 in the Division I women’s rankings with 88.71 weighted average points. The Demon Deacons have compiled a 25-4-0 record through four events and hold an 8.46 point advantage over Auburn.
Auburn moves up one position to No. 2 with 80.25 points, while Southern California drops to third with 79.18. Virginia remains fourth with 77.75 points.
Stanford enters the top five at No. 5 with 76.74 points, followed by Duke at No. 6 with 69.26.
South Carolina drops from fifth to seventh, while Oregon moves down two positions to eighth. Tennessee and Ole Miss round out the top 10.
Division I Women’s Top 10
- Wake Forest- 88.71
- Auburn- 80.25
- Southern California- 79.18
- Virginia – 77.75
- Stanford – 76.74
- Duke – 69.26
- South Carolina- 67.36
- Oregon- 66.13
- Tennessee- 57.17
- Ole Miss- 56.96
Oklahoma State Makes Major Move as Wake Forest Maintains Lead
Oklahoma State’s rise from No. 7 to No. 1 highlights this week’s changes in the men’s rankings. The Cowboys have moved ahead of Arkansas and Auburn, with just 5.87 points separating the top four programs.
Florida also makes one of the biggest moves among the leading teams, climbing six positions to No. 4.
On the women’s side, Wake Forest continues to lead despite its weighted average dropping from 108.02 to 88.71 points. Auburn moves into second place, while Stanford and Duke enter the top 10.
With the fall collegiate golf season continuing, upcoming tournament results will provide further opportunities for programs to improve their positions in the Clippd national rankings.