Grand View Men’s Golf No. 2 in Golf World/Nike Poll

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest Golf World/Nike Golf NAIA College Coaches’ Poll has been released, combining the resources of Golf World magazine, Nike Golf and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

The Grand View men’s golf team continues to be ranked as the No. 2 team in the nation by Golf World/Nike.

Oklahoma Christian sits at the top of the poll with No. 3 Lee, No. 4 Texas Wesleyan and No. 5 Johnson & Wales rounding out the top five.

The complete results, including results from Divisions I, III and III, will appear in the November 7, 2011 issue of Golf World.

Men’s Golf Second at Competitive Oklahoma Christian Intercollegiate Meet

The Viking men's golf team, ranked second in the Golf World's NAIA men's golf rankings, shot 290 in the windy final round to finish behind Oklahoma Christian University for second place. Grand View's three-day total of 856 was only six shots behind Oklahoma Christian in the Oklahoma Christian Intercollegiate Tuesday at River Oaks Golf Club.

The Vikings shot rounds of 283-283 on the first two days to keep them within shouting distance of the host school. Oklahoma Christian is currently rated first in the NAIA, and the tournament featured seven of the top fifteen schools in the country.

Sophomore David Walter fired an opening round 69 to place him in a tie for first after day one. Walter followed his spectacular first round with rounds of 70 and 73 to finish in third place.

Senior Josh Manske struggled on day two, shooting a 76, but he rebounded strongly with a 70 on the final day to finish fifth.

Junior Mike Slavin finished the tournament in a tie for eighth place to give the Vikings three individual top-ten finishes.

Junior Aaron Ahrendsen was the final Viking in the top 20, shooting rounds of 72-74-74.