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Big Break Atlantis

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Big Break Atlantis is the name of the 17th season of Golf Channel's The Big Break series. No, it wasn't filmed on a lost continent. This season of the series takes its name from the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas, which is the location.

Premiere date: May 14, 2012
Cast makeup: All female golfers, 12 cast members total

Big Break Atlantis Cast Members
Below is the list of golfers appearing this season. Go to Big Break Atlantis Cast to view photos and read a little info about each, or click on the golfer's name below:

Remaining Contestants
Anya Alvarez, age 22, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Natalia Ghilzon, age 21, Windsor, Ontario
Selanee Henderson, age 25, Temecula, Calif.
Marcela Leon, age 31, Orlando, Fla./Monterrey, Mexico
Aubrey McCormick, age 29, Arlington, Va.
Allison Micheletti, age 24, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Gloriana Soto, age 25, Windermere, Fla./San Jose, Costa Rica
Christina Stockton, age 24, Rocklin, Calif.
Kelly Villarreal, 29, Birmingham, Ala.

Eliminated Contestants
Zakiya Randall, eliminated in Episode 3
Shannon Fish, eliminated in Episode 2
Meghan Hardin, eliminated in Episode 1

Notes
In addition to the 12 women who make up the Big Break Atlantis cast, multiple guest appearances are to be expected, including Yani Tseng.

The golf course in use during Big Break Atlantis is the Tom Weiskopf-designed Ocean Club Golf Course, part of the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort.

Each week, competiting in skills challenges and head-to-head golfing, one contestant is eliminated until a champion is crowned.

What Does the Winner Get?
The Big Break Atlantis champion receives various prizes, including cash, but the big prize is a sponsor exemption into the 2012 LPGA Kingsmill Championship.

For diary and video recaps of episodes, visit the Big Break Atlantis home on GolfChannel.com.

See also:
Top 5 Big Break alums
How Big Break champs have fared in their exemptions

Poll: Which type of cast do you prefer on Big Break? (click your choice to cast vote)
1) Men only
2) Women only
3) Men and women

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