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On October 11, 2004, Ashworth, Inc. entered into an employment agreement (the "Employment Agreement") with its newly appointed Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Per Gasseholm, as discussed under Item 5.02 of this current report on Form 8-K. The Employment Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1. <br> <br>The Employment Agreement is effective November 1, 2004 and sets forth the terms of Mr. Gasseholm&#146;s employment with the Company and provides for, among other matters: (i) a minimum base salary of $250,000 per annum;  (ii) an annual bonus to be determined by the Board of Directors based upon attainment of goals set by the Board, up to a maximum of 50% of Mr. Gasseholm&#146;s base salary; (iii) a cash signing bonus of $15,000 payable as of the commencement of his employment; (iv) an annual auto allowance of $12,000, payable bi-weekly; (v) a relocation allowance not to exceed $20,000 with an additional $3,500 per month for temporary living expenses for up to six (6) months; and (vi) stock options to purchase up to 30,000 shares of the Company&#146;s common stock at an exercise price equal to the closing share price of the Company's common stock on the day before his employment commences. <br> <br>Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Gasseholm is an "at-will" employee, which means that either Mr. Gasseholm or the Company may terminate his employment at any time.  However, if Mr. Gasseholm&#146;s employment with the Company is terminated without cause, he is entitled to a severance payment equal to six (6) months of his base salary payable over six (6) months.
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(c) On October 12, 2004, Ashworth issued a press release announcing the appointment of Per Gasseholm as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of the Company, effective November 1, 2004.  A copy of the Company&#146;s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. <br> <br>Originally from Denmark, Mr. Gasseholm, 45, has 20 years of experience in the global apparel industry, including retail, sales, marketing, licensing, merchandising, product development, sourcing and overall brand management.  He joins Ashworth from Blue Marlin Corp., where he served as Chief Operating Officer since 1999. Previously, Mr. Gasseholm held progressively more responsible positions with Levi Strauss & Co. from 1987 to 1999.  With Levi Strauss, he began as a Senior Product Manager in their Nordic Region, based in Helsingborg, Sweden.  In 1991, he became Merchandising Manager, Levi&#146;s Brand, with its U.K. operations, and in 1994 was a Brussels-based Project Leader on a customer service initiative.  From 1995 to 1998 he served as Merchandising and Design Manager, Levi's Tops and in 1998 he was promoted to Brand Manager.<br><br>In connection with Mr. Gasseholm&#146;s appointment as the Company&#146;s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, the Company entered into the Employment Agreement with Mr. Gasseholm discussed above in Item 1.01 of this current report on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 5.02(c). In addition, the Employment Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
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(c)  Exhibits: <br><br>The following exhibit is filed with this current report on Form 8-K: <br><br>  10.1  Employment Agreement, effective November 1, 2004, between Ashworth, Inc. and Per Gasseholm.  <br>                 <br>  99.1  Press release, dated October 12, 2004.
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">September&nbsp;30, 2004


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Mr.&nbsp;Per Gasseholm
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207 Deer Hollow Road
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San Anselmo, CA 94960


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Re: Employment at Ashworth, Inc.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Dear Mr.&nbsp;Gasseholm:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">In accordance with our recent discussions, we are pleased to confirm our offer to you of a position
with Ashworth, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) upon the following terms and conditions:


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    <TD><U>Position; Reporting; Commencement</U>: The initial position title shall be Chief
Operating Officer &#038; Executive Vice President and you shall report to Randy Herrel in his
position of Chairman &#038; CEO. You shall commence employment effective November&nbsp;1, 2004. You
will be required to observe the Company&#146;s personnel and business policies and procedures. In
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    <TD><U>Base Salary; Reviews</U>: You will receive a salary of $250,000 per annum less
applicable withholding and deductions, which is payable every other Friday. Employees are
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    <TD><U>Bonus Program</U>: You will receive a signing bonus of $15,000 payable on November&nbsp;2,
2004. You have an opportunity to receive a bonus based on personal and company performance
objectives, including sales and gross margin goals specified in the Business Plan. Your
maximum potential bonus will be 50% of your annual salary ($125,000) if the Company and you
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    <TD><U>Business Expenses, Cellular Phone, Clothing Allowance, Auto Allowance.</U> You will
receive reimbursement for normal, ordinary and reasonable business expenses upon your
submission of receipts substantiating the expenses claimed in accordance with Company policy.
Air travel will be first class for international travel and coach for domestic travel per the
Company policy. You will receive a Company paid cellular phone; usage will be in accordance
with Company Policy. You will receive a Clothing Allowance in accordance with Company policy
of approximately $3,000 per year. You will receive an annual auto allowance of $12,000.00,
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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">5.</TD>
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    <TD><U>Relocation Allowance</U>. You will receive reimbursement for reasonable moving expenses,
up to a maximum of $20,000. These expenses will not be taxable provided that you submit
original receipts to the Accounts Payable Department. All moving expense must be submitted
with corresponding receipts within 6&nbsp;months of your employment. You will receive
reimbursement for temporary living expenses of $3,500 a month for up to a six-month period.
This amount will include housing, car rental and all reasonable expenses incurred.</TD>
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    <TD><U>Stock Options</U>: The Company will grant you 30,000 options to purchase shares of the
Company&#146;s common stock at an exercise price equal to the closing share price the day before
your employment commences. The options will vest over a three-year period, i.e. 10,000
vesting on the one-year anniversary of employment commencement; 10,000 vesting on the two-year
anniversary of employment commencement; and 10,000 vesting on the three-year anniversary of
employment commencement. Options will be exercisable for a period of time from the vesting
date as defined by the Company&#146;s Stock Option Plan. You have an opportunity to receive
additional stock options each year during the annual review process.</TD>
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    <TD><U>Savings Plan:</U> You will be eligible to participate in the Company&#146;s 401(k) Plan at
the first entry date following the completion of six months continuous employment with the
Company. Under the current provisions, you will be eligible as of July&nbsp;1, 2005.</TD>
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    <TD><U>Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance</U>: The Company will provide you with coverage under
its group medical, dental and life insurance policies as more specifically described in the
group insurance materials which will be provided to you upon your commencement of employment.
The cost of the medical and dental coverage will be shared between you and the Company,
depending on your plan and coverage elections. Under the current provisions, you will be
eligible as of November&nbsp;1, 2004. The Company reserves the right to change, modify or
eliminate such benefits or coverages in its discretion. In addition, you will be eligible for
Ashworth&#146;s Exec-U-Care health befits. This benefit reimburses you and your eligible dependents
for medical expenses not covered by your group major health plan or by any other group health
plan. The Company shall maintain during the term of this Agreement life insurance in the
amount $1,000,000 for your personal benefit.</TD>
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    <TD><U>Confidentiality; Use of Licensed Software; Solicitation of Employees; Return of Property;
Termination</U>: You acknowledge that, in the course of your employment with the Company, you
will have access to confidential information concerning the organization and functioning of
the business of the Company, and that such information is a valuable trade secret and the sole
property of the Company. Accordingly, except as required by law, legal process, or in
connection with any litigation between the parties hereto with respect to matters arising out
of this agreement, you agree that you will not, at any time during your employment with the
Company or after such employment, whether such employment is terminated as a result of your
resignation or discharge, disclose or furnish any such information to any person other than an
officer of the Company, and you will make no use of any such information for your personal
benefit.</TD>
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<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; font-size: 10pt">The Company licenses the use of computer software from a variety of outside companies and,
unless authorized by the software developer, does not have the right to reproduce it. You
may use software only
<BR>
in accordance with the license agreement, whether on local area networks or on multiple
machines. If you learn of any misuse of software or related documentation within the
Company, you must notify your department manager. If you make, acquire or use unauthorized
copies of such computer software, you shall be disciplined as appropriate under the
circumstances. Such discipline may include termination.



<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; font-size: 10pt">You agree that for a period of two years from the date of voluntary or involuntary
termination, you will not solicit on your behalf, or on behalf of a third party, any then
current employee of the Company, to leave his or her employment with the Company for
employment with another employer.



<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; font-size: 10pt">You further agree that in the event of such termination, whether voluntary or involuntary,
you will not remove from the offices of the Company any personal property that does not
rightfully and legally belong to you and that you will return on the date of your said
termination, to an authorized representative of the Company, any and all property belonging
to the Company. You also agree that you will provide passwords on request for personal
computer files.


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    <TD width="1%" nowrap align="right">10.</TD>
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    <TD><U>At-Will Employment</U>: You understand and agree that you are being employed for an
unspecified term and that this is an &#147;at-will&#148; employment relationship. This means that
either you or the Company may terminate your employment at will at any time with or without
cause or notice. If the Company terminates your employment without cause, the Company agrees
to pay you a severance package equal to six months of your base salary over a six-month
period. This at-will aspect of your employment, which includes the right of the Company to
transfer, discipline, demote and/or reassign, may not be modified, amended or rescinded except
by an individual written agreement signed by both you and the Company&#146;s CEO. This letter sets
forth the entire agreement between the parties and there are no prior or contemporaneous
representations, promises or conditions, whether oral or written, to the contrary.</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">If you are in agreement with the terms of this letter, please sign and return one copy to the Human
Resource Department and retain one copy for your files to effect the commencement of your
employment. If you have any questions, please contact me at your earliest convenience.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">Sincerely,


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><U>/s/Randall L. Herrel, Sr.</U>
<BR>
Randall Herrel
<BR>
Chairman &#038; CEO


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO THIS
<BR>
<U>11th</U> DAY OF <U>October, 2004</U>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><U>/s/Per Gasseholm</U>
<BR>
Per Gasseholm



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<P align="right" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size=11pt">Exhibit&nbsp;99.1</FONT>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 11pt">&#091;ASHWORTH LOGO&#093;




<P align="left" style="margin-left:24%; font-size: 11pt">Contact: Randall L. Herrel, Sr. &#150; Chairman &#038; CEO
<BR>
(760)&nbsp;929-6142
<BR>
Terence Tsang &#150; EVP &#038; CFO
<BR>
(760)&nbsp;929-4611



<P align="left" style="margin-left:24%; font-size: 11pt">Investor Relations: Sean Collins
<BR>
CCG Investor Relations
<BR>
(818)&nbsp;789-0100, ext. 202


<P align="center" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>ASHWORTH, INC. APPOINTS INTERNATIONAL APPAREL EXECUTIVE</B>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>PER GASSEHOLM CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT</B>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, October&nbsp;12, 2004 &#151; Ashworth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASHW), a leading designer of
sportswear and golf apparel, today announced the appointment of international apparel industry
veteran Per Gasseholm to the post of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President,
effective November&nbsp;1, 2004.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Originally from Denmark, Mr.&nbsp;Gasseholm, 45, has 20&nbsp;years of experience in the global apparel
industry, including retail, sales, marketing, licensing, merchandising, product development,
sourcing and overall brand management. He joins Ashworth from Blue Marlin Corp., where he served
as Chief Operating Officer since 1999, and where he was instrumental in the development and
execution of a multi-branded, multi-channel strategy.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Previously, Mr.&nbsp;Gasseholm held progressively more responsible positions with Levi Strauss &#038; Co.
from 1987 to 1999. With Levi Strauss, he began as a Senior Product Manager in their Nordic Region,
based in Helsingborg, Sweden. In 1991, he became Merchandising Manager, Levi&#146;s Brand, with its
U.K. operations, and in 1994 was a Brussels-based Project Leader on a customer service initiative.
Named Merchandising and Design Manager, Levi&#146;s Tops in 1995, Mr.&nbsp;Gasseholm came to the San
Francisco corporate headquarters in the United States. In 1998, he was promoted to Brand Manager
with P&#038;L responsibility for a $2&nbsp;billion branded business.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Randall L. Herrel, Sr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, &#147;We are pleased to welcome
Per Gasseholm to our executive ranks as COO &#038; EVP. His combination of large-company and
smaller-company experience, and the range of his entrepreneurial and managerial achievements, make
him the ideal candidate to lead Company operations in today&#146;s competitive market. Initially, his
primary focus will be the Company&#146;s supply chain and customer service functions on a global basis.&#148;


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Mr.&nbsp;Gasseholm commented, &#147;I am thoroughly impressed with what Ashworth and its leadership have
achieved over the last 5 to 10&nbsp;years. I am looking forward to being an integral part of the team
as they continue to further strengthen their leadership position in the industry. This company has
exciting opportunities to further expand its branded product portfolio and supply a continuous flow
of innovative products to diverse distribution channels.&#148;


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>Ashworth, Inc. </B>is a designer of men&#146;s and women&#146;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. <I>Ashworth
Collection</I><FONT style="font-variant: SMALL-CAPS"><sup><I>TM</I></FONT></sup> is a range of upscale sportswear designed to be worn on and off
course. <I>Ashworth Authentics</I><FONT style="font-variant: SMALL-CAPS"><sup><I>TM</I></FONT></sup> showcases the most popular items from the
Ashworth line. <I>Ashworth Weather Systems</I><sup>&#174;</sup> 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.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">In July&nbsp;2004, Ashworth, Inc. acquired Gekko Brands, LLC (&#147;Gekko&#148;), a leading designer, producer and
distributor of headwear and apparel under The Game<FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#210;</FONT> and Kudzu<FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#210;</FONT> 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<FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#210;</FONT> and
Kudzu<FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#210;</FONT> brands&#146; sales into the Company&#146;s current distribution channels. The Game<FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#210;</FONT> 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<FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#210;</FONT> brand is one of the leading headwear brands in the
College/Bookstore distribution channel. The Kudzu<FONT style="font-family: Symbol">&#210;</FONT> brand products are sold into the
NASCAR/racing markets and through outdoor sports distribution channels, including fishing and
hunting.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">To learn more, please visit our Web site at <U>www.ashworthinc.com</U>.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><FONT style="font-size=9pt"><I>This press release contains forward-looking statements related to the Company&#146;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&#146;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,
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.&#146;s SEC
reports, including the annual report on </I><I>Form 10-K</I><I> for the year ended October&nbsp;31, 2003 and quarterly
reports on </I><I>Form 10-Q</I><I> filed thereafter.</I></FONT>


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