NEW YORK, N.Y. (Feb. 20) -- Central Oklahoma will begin the spring golf season No. 4 in the Golf World/NIKE Golf Division II Men's Coaches' Poll, it was announced Friday.

The Bronchos of head coach Dax Johnston won three tournaments during the fall campaign, including an impressive victory at the Division II Preview that attracted most of the top teams in the country.

South Carolina-Aiken topped the rankings, rceiving 11 of the 17 first-place votes cast in finishing with 413 points.  Columbus State was second with 374 points and Florida Southern third with 363, while UCO earned one first-place vote and was fourth with 360 points.

Abilene Christian was the only other Lone Star Conference team in the poll, coming in 20th.

The Bronchos open the spring season at the Crawford/Wade Invitational in Pottsboro, Texas.

Golf World/NIKE Golf Division II Men's Coaches' Poll
1.  South Carolina-Aiken
2.  Columbus State 
3.  Florida Southern
4.  Central Oklahoma
5.  Sonoma State
6.  Georgia College
7.  Nova Southeastern
8.  Lander
9.  North Alabama
10. Chico State
11. Lynn
12. Cal State-San Bernardino
13. Barry
13. Hawaii-Hilo
15. West Florida
16. Indianapolis
16. Western Washington
18. St. Edward's
19. Clayton State
20. Abilene Christian
21. Coker College
22. Cal State-Monterey Bay
23. Washburn
24. Valdosta State
25. Belmont Abbey