Ashworth, Inc. Salutes Couples, DiMarco and Appleby for Outstanding Play During Presidents Cup Matches and Announces Record Sales in Merchandise Tent

Fred Couples defeated Vijay Singh, the Number 2 player in theworld. Chris Demirjian, Ashworth's Director of Sports Marketing,commented, "The final match between Stuart Appleby and Chris DiMarcowas tough to watch, since both players are part of the pro teamrepresenting the Ashworth authentic golf brand, and we knew one ofthem had to win the match. We are proud to have players on TeamAshworth who so fully embody the core values of golf and the Ashworthbrand. The players' confidence and determination throughout thematches were inspiring to everyone, and all of us at Ashworth applaudthem."

Ashworth, Inc., through its acquisition of The Game, wasresponsible for all product and financial operations of the10,000-square-foot merchandise tent. "Both the Ashworth and CallawayGolf Apparel brands had great success in the merchandise tent withperformance fabrics, which added up to record sales for Ashworth, Inc.merchandise at the 2005 Presidents Cup," commented Gary Sims,Ashworth's Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing. Ashworth,Inc. has expanded its capabilities to now include a complete, turnkeySpecial Events Division for golf and other sporting events.

Ashworth, Inc. is a designer of men's and women's golf-inspiredlifestyle sportswear distributed domestically and internationally ingolf pro shops, resorts, upscale department and specialty stores andto corporate customers. Ashworth products include three main brandextensions. Ashworth Collection(TM) is a range of upscale sportsweardesigned to be worn on and off course. Ashworth Authentics(TM)showcases popular items from the Ashworth line. Ashworth WeatherSystems(R) utilizes technology to create a balance between fashion andfunction in a variety of climatic conditions. Callaway Golf is atrademark of Callaway Golf Company. Ashworth, Inc., 2765 Loker AvenueWest, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is an Official Licensee of Callaway GolfCompany.

In July 2004, Ashworth, Inc. acquired Gekko Brands, LLC ("Gekko"),a leading designer, producer and distributor of headwear and apparelunder The Game(R) and Kudzu(R) brands. This strategic acquisitionprovides opportunity for additional growth in three new, qualitychannels of distribution for the Ashworth(R) and Callaway Golf apparelbrands as well as further growth from The Game(R) and Kudzu(R) brands'sales into the Company's three current distribution channels. TheGame(R) brand products are marketed primarily under licenses to over1,000 colleges and universities, as well as to the PGA TOUR, resorts,entertainment complexes and sporting goods dealers that serve the highschool and college markets. The Game(R) brand is one of the leadingheadwear brands in the College/Bookstore distribution channel. TheKudzu(R) brand products are sold into the NASCAR/racing markets andthrough outdoor sports distribution channels, including fishing andhunting.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements related tothe Company's market position, finances, operating results, marketingplans and strategies. Readers are cautioned not to place unduereliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as ofthe date hereof. These statements involve risks and uncertainties thatcould cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.These risks include the timely development and acceptance of newproducts, as well as strategic alliances, the integration of theCompany's acquisition of Gekko Brands, LLC, the impact of competitiveproducts and pricing, the success of the Company's strategicagreements with other companies, and other risks described inAshworth, Inc.'s SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K forthe year ended October 31, 2004 and Forms 10-Q filed thereafter.