CARLSBAD, Calif. (March 6, 2006) -- Ashworth, Inc., a leading designer of golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear, invites shareholders and investors to listen to a conference call and webcast review of the Company's first quarter fiscal year 2006 results.

The call will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST (1:30 PM PST). Domestic participants can access the conference call by dialing 866-425-6195. International participants should dial 973-935-2981. Callers should ask to be connected to Ashworth's first quarter earnings teleconference or provide the conference ID number: 7121582. The call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by visiting the Company's investor information page at www.ashworthinc.com. Randall Herrel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will host the call.

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 and Kudzu brands' sales into the Company's three traditional distribution channels. The Game 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 brand is one of the leading headwear brands in the College/Bookstore distribution channel. The Kudzu 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.
Contacts
Ashworth, Inc.
Randall L. Herrel, Sr., 760-929-6142