Ashworth Brand Ranked Number One by Darrell Survey for the Eleventh Consecutive Year

Ashworth, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASHW), a leading designer of golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear, today announced that it has again been ranked by the prestigious Darrell Survey as the number one brand in several top categories. Most notably, Ashworth® received the top ranked honors for total shirt usage among golf consumers. This is the eleventh consecutive year that the Company has received the number one ranking. The Darrell Survey is a consumer survey conducted annually in which several thousand golfers are surveyed on-course about a variety of categories pertaining to their golf experience. Claiming the highest honors in 2006 for an extraordinary eleventh consecutive year, the Darrell Survey ranked Ashworth with a 12% market share, the largest total shirt usage among golfers surveyed. The average score for this category was 0.7% among 98 brands surveyed. In addition to topping the rankings for the coveted number one position overall, Ashworth also retained favor with the low handicappers (0-5 handicap) with a number one ranking in total shirt usage among the game’s most demanding players. "As we begin a celebration of 20 years as the original global golf apparel brand we’re very proud and appreciative for the high esteem attached to the Ashworth brand by the golf community. Our new management team is committed to the core golf channel and our position as the market leader,” commented Gary Sims President of Ashworth. About Ashworth, Inc. Ashworth, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASHW) – is a leading 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’s three market-leading brands include: Ashworth Collection (TM), a range of upscale sportswear designed to be worn on and off course; Ashworth Authentics (TM), which showcases popular items from the Ashworth line; and Ashworth Weather Systems®, a technical performance line. Ashworth is also an official apparel licensee of Callaway Golf® Company. Ashworth is also a leading designer, producer and distributor of headwear and apparel under The Game® and Kudzu® brands. The Game® is a leading headwear brand to collegiate bookstores and Kudzu® products are sold into the NASCAR/racing markets and through outdoors sports distribution channels, including fishing and hunting. Ashworth is also the exclusive on-site event merchandiser for the Kentucky Derby. For more information, please visit the Company’s Web site at www.ashworthinc.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements related to the Company’s market position, finances, operating results, marketing and business plans and strategies within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may contain the words "believes,” "anticipates,” "expects,” "predicts,” "estimates,” "projects,” "will be,” "will continue,” "will likely result,” or other similar words and phrases. 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 obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or unanticipated events unless required by law. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include the uncertainties associated with implementing a successful transition in executive leadership, the evaluation of strategic alternatives that may be presented, timely development and acceptance of new products, as well as strategic alliances, the integration of the Company’s acquisition of Gekko Brands, LLC, 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, the potential inadequacy of booked reserves, the successful operation of the new distribution facility in Oceanside, CA, the successful implementation of the Company’s ERP system, and other risks described in Ashworth, Inc.’s SEC reports, including the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2005, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed thereafter and amendments to any of the foregoing reports, including the Form 10-K/A for the year ended October 31, 2005.