MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - After a strong fall finish, the Vikings are trending to do big things in the Southern Athletic Association with the release of the preseason poll, which has them placed fifth. 

After a third place finish last season in the SAA Championships, seniors Landon Painter and Jay Sanders are primed for productive seasons as leaders for the Vikings, while juniors Josh Lay and Cam Baker are looking for their breakout seasons along with standout junior transfer Zack Lim. 

The SAA Preseason Poll is voted on by the league's eight head coaches. 

2026 MEN'S GOLF PRESEASON POLL RESULTS 

1. Sewanee - 54 (5) 

2. Oglethorpe - 51 (3) 

3. Southwestern - 42 

4. Trinity - 39 

5. Berry - 33 

6. Rhodes - 26 

7. Centre - 21 

8. Millsaps – 14 

The Vikings will be in action on the coast in Savannah, Georgia, as they compete in the Savannah Invitational on March 2 and March 3.