Ashworth, Inc. Added to Russell Microcap(TM) Index.

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Ashworth, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASHW), a leading designer of golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear, today announced that the Company's stock has been added to the Russell Microcap(TM) index.

The newly launched Russell Microcap index, which debuted on July 1, 2005, is comprised of the smallest 1,000 securities in the small cap Russell 2000 Index along with the next 1,000 smallest companies, based on a ranking of all U.S. equities by market capitalization. Russell indices are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for both active and passive investment strategies. According to Russell Investment Group, which reconstitutes its family of U.S. indexes yearly, more than $360 billion is invested in funds based on Russell indexes, and an additional $850 billion is benchmarked to them.

"We are very pleased to become a member of the Russell Microcap Index," commented Randall L. Herrel, Sr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ashworth, Inc. "We appreciate the added visibility that Ashworth will receive by being included on this index, which is used by many investors as part of their investment strategies."

Ashworth, Inc. is a designer of men's and women's golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear distributed domestically and internationally in golf pro shops, resorts, upscale department and specialty stores and to corporate customers. Ashworth products include three main brand extensions. Ashworth Collection(TM) is a range of upscale sportswear designed to be worn on and off course. Ashworth Authentics(TM) showcases popular items from the Ashworth line. Ashworth Weather Systems(R) utilizes technology to create a balance between fashion and function 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 Official Licensee of Callaway Golf Company.

In July 2004, Ashworth, Inc. acquired Gekko Brands, LLC ("Gekko"), a leading designer, producer and distributor of headwear and apparel under The Game(R) and Kudzu(R) brands. This strategic acquisition provides opportunity for additional growth in three new, quality channels of distribution for the Ashworth(R) and Callaway Golf apparel brands as well as further growth from The Game(R) and Kudzu(R) brands' sales into the Company's three current distribution channels. The Game(R) brand products are marketed primarily under licenses to over 1,000 colleges and universities, as well as to the PGA TOUR, resorts, entertainment complexes and sporting goods dealers that serve the high school and college markets. The Game(R) brand is one of the leading headwear brands in the College/Bookstore distribution channel. The Kudzu(R) brand products are sold into the NASCAR/racing markets and through outdoor sports distribution channels, including fishing and hunting.

To learn more, please visit our Web site at www.ashworthinc.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements related to the Company's market position, finances, operating results, marketing plans and strategies. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include the potential effects on the Company's common stock of the Company's inclusion on the Russell Microcap Index and other risks described in Ashworth, Inc.'s SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2004 and Form 10-Q's filed thereafter.