Former Anteater Golfer Selanee Henderson Competes On Golf Channel's 'Big Break Atlantis'
May 14, 2012 | Women's Golf
Irvine, Calif. -- Former UC Irvine women's golfer Selanee Henderson is a contestant on the Golf Channel's "Big Break Atlantis" which premieres tonight (May 14) at 6:00 p.m. PST.
Henderson competed for the Anteaters from 2004-2008, helping UCI to a Big West Championship title all four years. She was named Big West Golfer of the Year in 2006 and is tied for the most tournament wins in school history with six. The four-time All-Big West first team honoree placed 27th at the 2005 NCAA Championships (297).
Henderson, who is a member of the all-female cast of 12 professionals, is competing for a spot in the LPGA Kingsmill Championship (Sept. 6-9) and $50,000 in cash – one of the biggest prizes in the series' 17-season history.
In addition to the tournament exemption and cash, the winner will also receive an endorsement contract from Adams Golf, which includes an additional $10,000 in cash; a $10,000 shopping spree from Dick's Sporting Goods; a $10,000 car-rental credit courtesy of Avis Car Rental, full exempt status and all entry fees waived for a Symetra Tour season and an all-expense paid return trip for two to Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas.
"Big Break Atlantis" will showcase a cast of 12 women at different stages of their golf careers. Other competitors on Big Break Atlantis are: Anya Alvarez, Shannon Fish, Natalia Ghilzon, Meghan Hardin, Marcela Leon, Aubrey McCormick, Allison Micheletti, Zakiya Randall, Gloriana Soto, Christina Stockton, and Kelly Villarreal.
Shot in January at the Bahamas resort, the 11-part series will unfold on the Tom Weiskopf-designed Ocean Club Golf Course.
The Big Break show concept pits golfers against each other in a variety of challenges that test their physical skills and mental toughness. One contestant will be eliminated each week during "Big Break Atlantis," with the last player standing awarded the winner.
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