CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa- The American Rivers Conference released its 2026 men's golf preseason coaches' poll on Thursday, Mar. 5 and Wartburg was voted to finish seventh with 24 points.

The Knights tee-off the spring season on Mar 9 (Mon) - Mar 10 (Tue) at the Verhille Invitational in Camdenton, Missouri. 

Complete poll:

1. Dubuque, 64 points (8 first place votes)
2. Nebraska Wesleyan, 56 points (1 first place vote)
3. Central, 47 points
4. Luther, 41 points
5. Simpson, 36 points
6. Coe, 26 points
7. Wartburg, 24 points
8. Buena Vista, 21 points
9. Loras, 9 points

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Wartburg College returns just one starter from the 2025 championship, making this a transition year for head coach Jason Steege's program. Sophomores Duke Taylor and Vaughn Tyler headline a young roster that has focused heavily on offseason preparation. The Knights will look to develop depth and peak at the right time heading into the championship. 

"Our team is really excited about the upcoming spring season," said Steege. "Everyone has been putting in the time this winter to prepare themselves for the opportunities in front of us. We have a great spring schedule that will help get us ready to compete in the A-R-C Championship at Glen Oaks Country Club in late April."