Ashworth, Inc. Awarded Contract as the Lead Apparel Vendor for the 2004-2006 U.S. Women's Open.

Sports Editors/Business Editors

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2003

Ashworth, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASHW), a leading designer of sportswear and golf apparel, today announced it was awarded a multi-year contract as the lead apparel vendor for the 2004-2006 U.S. Women's Open Championships. Ashworth was awarded this unprecedented contract by Bruno Event Management Team, the independent championship management company contracted by the USGA to manage these events.

Under terms of the agreement, Ashworth will be involved in four key elements of the U.S. Women's Open, including the Merchandise Pavilion, the Corporate Merchandise Program, the volunteer uniforms and the official U.S. Women's Open retail shop.

Ashworth will supply state-of-the-art fixtures for the 10,000 sq. ft. Merchandise Pavilion. The interior of the pavilion has been professionally designed with all aspects of an authentic retail shop. Ashworth will be the number one brand represented inside the pavilion and will sell men's, women's, kids', outerwear, headwear and t-shirts. More than 100,000 individuals are expected to attend the Championship.

Ashworth is also the lead apparel vendor for the U.S. Women's Open Corporate merchandise program through which BET will offer product to the corporate patrons of the U.S. Women's Open.

Ashworth will be providing uniforms for the 2,500 U.S. Women's Open volunteers. The uniforms have been specifically designed for the Championship.

Ashworth will also be the lead apparel vendor for the first ever U.S. Women's Open Retail Shop in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The interior of this 1,200 sq. ft. retail shop has been outfitted by Ashworth. The shop will promote the U.S. Women's Open prior to the championship, also giving people a chance to purchase official product leading up to the week of the 2004 championship to be held at the Orchards Golf Club in South Hadley, Massachusetts, July 1 - 4. This shop will also sell tickets to the Championship as well as provide corporate clients a place to purchase product.

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 the most popular items from the Ashworth line. Ashworth Weather Systems(R) utilizes technology to create a balance between fashion and function in any climatic condition. 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.

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 timely development and acceptance of new products, as well as strategic alliances, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the success of the Callaway Golf apparel product line, the preliminary nature of bookings information, the ongoing risk of excess or obsolete inventory, potential inadequacy of booked reserves, the timely completion and successful operation of the new distribution facilities in Oceanside, CA and Basildon, England and other risks described in Ashworth, Inc.'s SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2002 and Form 10-Q's filed thereafter.