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Ashworth Golf company history timeline

1987

They had agreed to sell 42 percent of Charter Golf for $1.2 million, but had to cancel the deal because of the October 1987 stock market crash.

Starting Out As Charter Golf, Inc. in 1987

1989

Charter Golf Begins to Grow in 1989

1990

Also in 1990, Scott Verplank and Mark Wiebe joined Couples and Cook as company endorsers.

1991

By late 1991, the company had grown to 3,500 accounts, with about 2,800 of those being golf course pro shops.

1992

Buoyed by its success, Charter Golf had another public offering in February 1992, selling 1.5 million shares at a price of $7.25 per share.

He had another great year in 1992, winning the Masters and being named PGA player of the year for the second year running.

1993

Now selling products all over the world, Charter announced in 1993 that it would introduce a new clothing line.

1995

Ashworth also announced that Couples would endorse the company's new line of shoes, scheduled for release in 1995.

At the end of 1995, Rick Werschkul left his position as president and CEO of the company leaving Chairman and cofounder Gerald Montiel to take over his duties for the company.

1996

Changes Begin at Ashworth in 1996

1997

Ashworth also opened its own store in June 1997.

1998

Co-founder Gerald Montiel announced he would retire from Ashworth on December 31, 1998.

Ashworth also launched its AGCo label in 1998.

2015

The course was closed for renovations the second half of 2015 and reopened on Feb.

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