ORLANDO, Fla. -- Ed Moses is the first to admit he is addicted to competition. The seduction of victory is fueled by adrenaline, the stimulus of choice by an individual wired to live on the competitive edge and needing to feel that he may have something to lose.

Without competition, Moses is a world class athlete in withdrawal, which is precisely what he is following the premiere episode of Big Break Disney Golf. He lost not only an elimination challenge, but something far greater - the right to continue in the series after becoming the first contestant eliminated from the series.

Competing against Kevin Erdman (Arcadia, Calif.) and Mike Perez (Scottsdale, Ariz.) in a stroke-play match on the 10th and 11th holes at the Magnolia Course at Walt Disney World Resort, Moses' opening par failed to match his competitor's birdies on No. 10 and was staring down a double bogey on the next hole when Erdman and Perez ended the challenge by making par. Each of the trio failed to gain immunity in two previous challenges leading to the final contest.

"It was a tough day for me," said Moses. "But coming here and feeling the competitive sensations that Big Break put me in will pay off astronomically in my game."

Elimination by Episode:

Show 1: Ed Moses
While Moses was disappointed, others expected his minimal competitive experience to hinder his success in the series. After reaching the pinnacle as a swimmer, he was a gold (4 x 100 medley relay team) and silver (100 meter breaststroke) medalist in the 2000 Summer Olympics, he is in the deep end of the golf pool while learning the skills needed to become a PGA TOUR caliber player.

In addition to pursuing golf, Moses operates a production company that prevents him from playing in as many tournaments as he needs to keep his game sharp. The inexperience was exposed against the most talented field in Big Break history

"The crazy thing about golf is it is an all or nothing thing for me," he explained. "I have to balance my competitive drive that challenges me in everything I do versus getting specific in a career. That is a challenge for me. I want to do so many things and want to be the best at all of them."

Unfortunately, Big Break Disney Golf will not be one of them.

Big Break Disney Golf premiered with a field of 12 men - collectively the most talented cast in series history, but individually at different stages in their careers - battling for the opportunity to fulfill the desire to play professional golf at the highest level.

Shot mainly at both the Magnolia Course and Palm Course at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla., the winner of the 10-week series will receive an exemption to compete in the 2010 Children's Miracle Network Classic. The series marks the first time that a Big Break winner will compete in a TOUR event on the same course in which the series was filmed.

Utilizing unique venues at Walt Disney World Resort, Big Break Disney Golf's challenges also will take place at Main Street U.S.A., Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and the Walt Disney World Speedway. Intertwined into several episodes will be cameos by TOUR players and memorable moments from the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

In addition to the tournament exemption, the winner will earn cash and prizes with a potential value of more than $50,000 that includes entry fees paid to compete in the 2010 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament from SkyCaddie, a $10,000 shopping spree at Dick's Sporting Goods, free golf for a year courtesy of GolfNow.com, and an endorsement contract from Adams Golf including $10,000 cash.

GOLF CHANNEL's Vince Cellini and Stephanie Sparks will reprise their roles as co-hosts to add insight to the series.

Past Big Break champions won tournament exemptions to compete on some of the world's top professional circuits, such as the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, European Tour, LPGA Tour, Nationwide Tour and Canadian Tour. Former Big Breakers Tommy Gainey and James Nitties currently compete on the PGA TOUR while four previous female contestants currently play on the LPGA Tour, including Kristy McPherson, a member of the 2009 U.S. Solheim Cup Team.

The second episode of Big Break Disney Golf will air Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET.

For more information, please contact Mark Mitchell ( 407-355-4063/ mmitchell@golfchannel.com ) or GolfChannel.com/bigbreak