Augusta, GA
A pair of Wildcats set to tee off in Augusta National Women’s Amateur
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WKYT) -For the second straight year, two University of Kentucky All-Americans, Jensen Castle and Laney Frye, have received invitations to compete at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
The championship will be held on the Island and Bluff nines at Champions Retreat and Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia, from April 3-6.
The international field of 72 women amateurs include reigning champions from various NCAA, amateur and junior events, the last five Augusta National Women’s Amateur champions, the 30 highest ranked players – from the United States – on the final 2023 Women’s World Amateur Golf Rankings and the 30 highest ranked players – not otherwise qualified – on the final 2023 Women’s World Amateur Golf Rankings.
The field will play 36 holes at Champions Retreat on April 3-4, then the top 30 players and ties will compete in the final round at Augusta National on April 6.
All 72 women amateurs, regardless of making the cut or not, will play a practice round at Augusta National on April 5.
Frye, a Nicholasville, Kentucky, native, is currently the 12th-ranked woman amateur in the U.S. and the 46th-ranked amateur in the world, while Castle, a West Columbia, South Carolina, native, is the 26th-ranked woman amateur in the U.S. and the 83rd-ranked amateur in the world.
It will mark Frye’s second straight appearance at the championship (2023, 2024), and it will be Castle’s third straight appearance at the ANWA (2022, 2023, 2024). In 2023, Frye formed an 8-over-par 152, missing the cut by just four shots. Castle has made the cut the past two straight years, with her best finish coming on a 5-over-par 221 to share 12th place in 2022.
Frye and Castle are well acquainted with the big stage, with Frye earning co-medalist honors in the stroke-play competition at the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 2022 and Castle winning the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 2021.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.
Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.
After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.
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With deepest and heartfelt sympathy, G. L. Brightharp & Sons announces the transition of Mr. Willie J. Tanksley who entered into rest April 18, 2026.
Mr. Tanksley, a native of Richmond County, was a 1985 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He was a member of Greater Young Zion Baptist Church where he served in the Brotherhood Ministry.
Survivors include his wife, Sabrina Tanksley; two daughters, Ashley Tanksley and Taylor Tanksley; siblings, Elise Tanksley of Augusta, GA, Wilhelmina Roland of Atlanta, GA, Terry Tanksley, Tommy Tanksley, Watler Tanksley and Elder Claude (Kimberly) Tanksley all of Augusta, GA; an aunt, Frances Tate; an uncle, James Tanksley; mother-in-law, Sandra Harrison of Beech Island, SC; father-in-law, Jimmy (Elnora) Bing; three sisters-in-law, Fonda Rainey, Nicole Harrison and Nina Bing; a brother-in-law, Eric Bing; a host of nieces , nephews, along with other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Greater Young Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. William A. Blount officiating. Interment will follow at Walker Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
The family will not be receiving visitors at the home. We ask that you continue to pray for them during this time.
Professional Services are under the compassionate care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.
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