Ashworth, Inc. to Field Strong Team at the PGA Championship.

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Ashworth, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASHW), a leading designer of golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear and golf apparel, today announced its roster of Ashworth team members for the upcoming PGA Championship.

Ashworth will be well represented at the 2005 PGA Championship held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ. Ashworth, the original global golf apparel brand, has assembled one of the most successful teams on the PGA Tour.

"With players such as Fred Couples, Chris DiMarco, Stuart Appleby, Steve Flesch and Rich Beem entered in the field, the Ashworth team will undoubtedly be the strongest apparel-sponsored team competing in the event," commented Chris Demirjian, Ashworth's Director of Sports Marketing.

Coming into the PGA Championship after an exciting third-place finish at this year's British Open is lifetime Ashworth team member Fred Couples. Always cool and relaxed on or off the course, Fred will be wearing the Ashworth Dry-Tech product, which is moisture wicking/breathable and will help keep him cool under the seasonally hot and humid conditions expected to prevail in New Jersey during the PGA Championship. "Look for Fred to finish in the top five, since he is competing to get a spot on the Presidents Cup team," Demirjian commented.

Runner-up in the 2004 PGA Championship and 2005 Masters, Ashworth team member Chris DiMarco will wear the micro pima shield print along with some Double Mercerized styles. These choices reflect the lifestyle of Chris' Florida resort-area home base. His outstanding performance in last year's PGA Championship positions him favorably to capture his first major championship at Baltusrol this year.

The first back-to-back winner in 22 years at The Mercedes Championship, Stuart Appleby will be seen wearing the Ashworth EZ-Tech 3-PLY Solid Jersey, the latest version of Ashworth's EZ-Tech product line. EZ-Tech represents the latest in 100% cotton performance. "Look for Stuart to have a strong finish at this year's PGA Championship," Demirjian said, "since he wants to secure his playing spot for the international team at this year's Presidents Cup matches."

2002 PGA Champion Rich Beem will be wearing jersey shirts featuring the bold and colorful contrasting two-tone horizontal stripes he favors. Rich will be bidding to become a two-time winner of this event.

The winner of the 2004 Bank of America Colonial, Ashworth team member Steve Flesch will wear the Ashworth EZ-Tech Solid Jersey and 2 bar LaCoste styles. Both of these selections feature easy care, resist fading and have superior breathability that makes them ideal for play in hot, humid East Coast summer conditions. "Steve has made the cut in every major in 2005, so we look for him to be playing on the weekend," Demirjian said.

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.

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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 integration of the Company's recent acquisition, 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 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, 2004 and Form 10-Q's filed thereafter.