Three CCAA men's golf programs will open the 2026-27 season nationally ranked, while three more received votes in the preseason Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches' Poll released Friday by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
 
Cal State San Bernardino leads the CCAA contingent at No. 20 with 117 points. Chico State checks in three spots later at No. 23 with 71 points, while Cal State San Marcos rounds out the national rankings at No. 25 with 59 points.
 
The conference's presence in the rankings extends beyond the top 25. Cal State East Bay collected 32 points in the 'receiving votes' category, while Cal State Monterey Bay earned 22. New CCAA member Menlo also received four points in its first preseason poll as a member of the conference.
 
In all, six CCAA programs earned recognition in the preseason national voting.
 
Defending NCAA Division II national champion Florida Southern begins the season at No. 1 after receiving 13 first-place votes and 430 points. Lee sits second, followed by Georgia Southwestern, Grand Valley State and Columbus State to complete the top five. Click here to see the complete top 25 poll.
 
The Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches' Poll is conducted by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

CCAA teams in the preseason poll
No. 20 - Cal State San Bernardino (117)
No. 23 - Chico State (71)
No. 25 - Cal State San Marcos (59)
RV - Cal State East Bay (32)
RV - Cal State Monterey Bay (22)
RV - Menlo (4)