EXHIBIT 10(a) May 24, 1999
Ms. Suzi Chauvel
P.O. Box 1994
Laguna Beach, California  92652

Re:  Employment at Ashworth, Inc.

Dear Suzi:

In accordance with our recent discussions, we are
pleased to confirm our offer to you of a position
with Ashworth, Inc. (the "Company") upon the
following terms and conditions:

1.   Position; Reporting; Commencement.  The position shall be
     Chief Marketing Officer, and you shall report to
     Randall Herrel in his position of President / CEO.
     You shall commence employment on June 1, 1999.  (The
     Company understands that you may need a few personal
     days off to finalize the close of your existing
     business and agrees to work with you to arrange a
     smooth transition.)  You will be a member of the
     Company's Executive Committee and Operating Committee.
     You will be required to observe the Company's
     personnel and business policies and procedures.  In
     the event of any conflict, the terms of this letter
     will control.

2.   Base Salary; Reviews.  You will receive an annual salary of
     $150,000.00, less applicable withholding and
     deductions, which is payable bi-weekly on Fridays.
     Employees are generally given performance reviews on
     or about October of each year.

3.   Bonus Program.  You have an opportunity to receive a bonus
     based net income specified in the Business Plan.  The
     bonus will be 30% of your annual salary if the Company
     meets the Plan; or 40% of annual salary if the Company
     exceeds the Plan by 20% or more.

4.   Stock Options.  On the day your employment commences under
     this agreement, the Company will grant you 35,000
     options to purchase shares of the Company's common
     stock at an exercise price equal to the closing share
     price that same day.  The options will vest over a
     four year period, i.e., 8,750 vesting on the one year
     anniversary of employment commencement; 8,750 vesting
     on the two year anniversary of employment
     commencement; 8,750 vesting on the three year
     anniversary of employment commencement; and 8,750
     vesting on the four year anniversary of employment
     commencement. Options will be exercisable for a period
     of time from the vesting date as defined by the
     Company's Stock Option Plan.  You have an opportunity
     to receive additional stock options each year during
     the annual review process.

5.   Savings Plan.  You will be eligible to participate in the
     Company'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 January 1,
     2000.

6.   Insurance Benefits.  The Company will provide you with
     coverage under its group medical, dental, life and
     long-term disability 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.  Your
     insurance program will be effective August 1, 1999.
     The Company reserves the right to change, modify or
     eliminate such benefits or coverages in its
     discretion.

7.   Business Expenses; Auto Allowance; Cellular Phone; Clothing
     Allowance.  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.  In
     addition, you will receive an auto allowance of
     $350.00 per month.  This is a taxable fringe benefit
     which will be paid bi-weekly with you regular payroll.
     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.

8.   Confidentiality; Use of Licensed Software; Solicitation of
     Employees; Return of Property; Termination.  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.

     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 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.

     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.

     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.

9.   At-Will Employment.  You understand and agree that you are
     being employed for an unspecified term and that this
     is an "atwill" 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
     for any reason other than gross negligence or
     misconduct, the Company agrees to pay you a severance
     package equal to six months of your base salary.  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's President.  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.

This offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory
completion of a background check, verifying that the
information provided by you on your application and
resume is accurate and correct.  The Company reserves
the right to withdraw an offer of employment, or to
terminate employment, at any time based on information
arising from the background check.

If you are in agreement with the terms of this letter,
please sign and return one copy of the enclosed letter
to the Human Resource Department to effect the
commencement of your employment.  Please call if you
have any questions or problems.

Sincerely,



/s/Randall L. Herrel, Sr.
Randall L. Herrel, Sr.
President / CEO

ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO
THIS 27th DAY OF  MAY, 1999

/s/Suzi Chauvel
Suzi Chauvel