Ashworth Supports Junior Golf in the United States

Ashworth's Preseason/Postseason juniors events are speciallydesigned to provide a "first-come, first-served" opportunity tofirst-time members or those members who have not previouslyparticipated in an AJGA event.

The Plantations Junior Golf Tour allows both boys and girlsbetween the ages of 8 and 19 the unique opportunity to play juniorgolf at some of the country's best golf courses and clubs during thesame time period when college golf is played. During this time,juniors are learning how to play competitive golf while managing theirtime for homework, travel, new courses and new competitors.

The Southeastern Junior Golf Tour (SJGT) allows junior golfers achance to play competitive golf while building their resumes forpotential collegiate golf careers. The SJGT has 39 scheduled eventsthroughout the summer months and boasts over 1,200 members.

"The Ashworth Preseason/Postseason series has provided over 3,000talented junior golfers the opportunity to play in a national eventand gain a college golf scholarship," commented Jason Etzen, ExecutiveV.P. of Development for the AJGA. "Many talented juniors have receivedtheir starts participating in an Ashworth event."

"We are extremely proud of our relationships with the variousjunior golf organizations," commented Chris Demirjian, Director ofSports Marketing for Ashworth, Inc. "The demographics of players andparents associated with the junior tours are the very samedemographics of our Ashworth brand, and we are pleased to support theefforts of over 11,000 junior golfers across the United States."

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; and Ashworth WeatherSystems(R) utilizes technology to create a balance between fashion andfunction in a variety of climatic conditions.

Callaway Golf is a trademark of Callaway Golf Company. Ashworth,Inc., 2765 Loker Avenue West, Carlsbad, CA 92008, is an OfficialLicensee of Callaway Golf Company.

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.