Mendoza Shooting for Big Break

Former UTEP standout golfer Gerina Mendoza is taking part in the latest installment of The Big Break. In its 11th season, the Golf Channel’s hit series, Big Break, features 12 aspiring golfers competing in some of the toughest golf skills challenges. All the contestants share the passion and determination to turn Pro. Each week the pressure continues to build up as one bad shot could be the difference from making their dreams come true or going home. Every week one person is eliminated until the final two golfers left standing play against one another in 18 holes of match-play golf. This season, for the first time in Big Break history, the players are battling it out for a cash prize of $100,000. The winner will have enough cash to finance their dream of playing on tour for an entire year. Six men and six women compete against each other in Big Break: Prince Edward Island. New episodes are every Monday at 9 p.m. ET. Mendoza is currently among the final six contestants.

A two-time all-conference performer, she won medalist honors at the 2007 C-USA Championship. To follow Mendoza on The Big Break, tune in to the Golf Channel or click here.