Ashworth, Inc. Retains CCG for Corporate Communications Programs.

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Ashworth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASHW), a leading designer of sportswear and golf apparel, today announced that it has retained CCG Investor Relations and Strategic Communications to manage and implement its global corporate communications programs in media and investor relations.

Randall L. Herrel, Sr., Ashworth's Chairman and CEO, commented, "We are impressed by CCG's track record of leveraging its client companies' strengths into higher-profile recognition within appropriate, industry-specific media segments, and by the investment community. We look forward to working with them in preparing an integrated corporate communications plan for our brands as we prepare to close the books on an event-filled and successful fiscal year 2004 and enter a promising 2005."

Sean Collins, Partner with CCG and head of the account team handling the Ashworth account, commented, "We are excited to be working with one of the most dynamic companies in the specialty apparel field, with its marquee Ashworth and Callaway Golf(R) brands, its international, multi-channel distribution structure and its recent acquisition of Gekko Brands setting the stage for significant future growth."

About CCG

CCG is one of the country's leading investor relations and strategic communications firms. The agency designs and executes programs for 40 publicly traded companies, including The Sands Regent, North American Scientific, Quality Systems, Inc., Diodes Inc., Extra Space Storage and SI International Inc. The full-service investor relations agency has corporate headquarters in Los Angeles with additional offices in New York City, Las Vegas and Irvine, Calif. For further information, contact CCG directly or visit the company's website at www.ccgir.com.

About Ashworth, Inc.

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 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 new, quality channels of distribution for the Ashworth and Callaway Golf apparel brands as well as further growth from The Game(R) and Kudzu(R) brands' sales into the Company's 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. The Company undertakes no responsibility to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may arise from changing circumstances or unanticipated events. 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 integration of the Company's recent acquisition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the success of the Callaway Golf apparel product line, the ongoing risk of excess or obsolete inventory, the potential inadequacy of booked reserves, the timely completion and successful operation of the new distribution facility in Oceanside, CA, and other risks described in Ashworth, Inc.'s SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2003 and Form 10-Q's filed thereafter.