Ashworth Re-Signs PGA Tour Pro Chris DiMarco

Ashworth, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASHW), a leading designer ofgolf-inspired lifestyle sportswear, today announced that Chris DiMarcoextended his relationship with Ashworth with a three-year contracteffective January 2007. DiMarco was recently named to the 2006 U.S.Ryder Cup Team with a total of 830 points for the season and a 6thplace birth. The prestigious Ryder Cup is being held at The K Club inIreland from September 22nd thru 24th.

In the beginning of 2006, DiMarco started out the season with afirst place finish overseas at The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Theearly season win in Abu Dhabi gave DiMarco a much needed head start onpoint standings on his way to earning a spot on the 2006 Ryder Cupteam. In mid-March of this year, DiMarco's season was interrupted by aski accident. DiMarco missed 5 out of 8 cuts on the PGA Tour duringApril and May, lowering him to 17th on the Ryder Cup rankings list. InJuly 2006, DiMarco was to receive more bad news learning of theuntimely passing of his mother.

Going into The Open Championship, DiMarco was ranked 21st in theRyder Cup standings, and knew all too well that, in spite of hisinjury and personal loss, he would have to finish high up on theleader board to keep his hopes alive. A determined DiMarco managed tosustain great momentum through all four rounds. "What makes Chris sucha great player is his ability to stay focused and consistently channelhis emotions back into his play. Chris is able to create shots fromnothing, making pars over and over from near impossible situations,"commented Chris Demirjian, Director of Sports Marketing of Ashworth,Inc. On Sunday's final round, DiMarco birdied holes 16 and 18finishing second to Tiger Woods, moving himself into sixth place inthe Ryder Cup standings and all but assuring himself a birth on the2006 Ryder Cup team.

Chris DiMarco originally signed with Team Ashworth in November2001 and has had 3 career first place finishes along with 58 careertop 10 finishes. He currently holds a 15th place in the Worldrankings. "Chris DiMarco is a world-class competitor with a grittystyle of play which greatly enhances his likeability with sports fansthe world over. DiMarco mirrors the values of Ashworth and the corevalues of the game. We are extremely proud having Chris represent ourbrand on the PGA Tour," commented Chris Demirjian.

Ashworth will be the lead vendor, as well as Official Licensee, atthis year's Ryder Cup at the K Club in County Kildare, Ireland. Aslead vendor, Ashworth is entitled to occupy up to 40% of the 2006Ryder Cup's merchandising tent, making it the most prominent apparelbrand at this year's event.

Ashworth, Inc. is a designer of men's and women's golf-inspiredlifestyle sportswear distributed domestically and internationally ingolf pro shops, resorts, upscale department and specialty stores andto corporate customers. Ashworth products include three main brandextensions. Ashworth Collection(TM) is a range of upscale sportsweardesigned to be worn on and off course. Ashworth Authentics(TM)showcases popular items from the Ashworth line. Ashworth WeatherSystems(R) and AWS(TM) utilizes technology to create a balance betweenfashion and function in a variety of climatic conditions. CallawayGolf is a trademark of Callaway Golf Company. Ashworth, Inc., 2765Loker Avenue West, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is an Official Licensee ofCallaway Golf Company.

In July 2004, Ashworth, Inc. acquired Gekko Brands, LLC ("Gekko"),a leading designer, producer and distributor of headwear and apparelunder The Game and Kudzu(R) brands. This strategic acquisitionprovides opportunity for additional growth in new three, qualitychannels of distribution for the Ashworth(R) and Callaway Golf apparelbrands as well as further growth from The Game and Kudzu brands' salesinto the Company's three traditional distribution channels. The Gamebrand products are marketed primarily under licenses to over 1,000colleges and universities, as well as to the PGA TOUR, resorts,entertainment complexes and sporting goods dealers that serve the highschool and college markets. The Game brand is one of the leadingheadwear brands in the College/Bookstore distribution channel. TheKudzu brand products are sold into the NASCAR/racing markets andthrough outdoor sports distribution channels, including fishing andhunting.

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