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Record Franchise Growth at Pro Golf -- Best in 43 Years

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Pro Golf of America, Inc. (Ajay Sports, Inc.) , announced record franchise growth with the addition of twenty (20) new stores opened for business during the 2004 golf season with an additional eight (8) new stores to open in early 2005. These 28 new franchise locations are widely distributed with 27 throughout the United States plus 1 international location in Ireland.

          20 New Franchise Stores OPEN during 2004:
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 California       Illinois                         New Jersey
  - Valencia        - Columbia                      - Jersey City

 Colorado         Illinois                         New Jersey
  - Longmont       - Crystal Lake                   - Rio Grande

 Florida          Illinois                         Minnesota
  - Lakeland       - Peru                           - Blaine

 Georgia          Kansas                           South Carolina
  - Buford         - Lawrence                       -N. Charleston

 Georgia          Louisiana                        Texas
  - Newnan         - Shreveport                     - Houston

 Indiana          Nevada- Henderson                Texas
  - Fort Wayne                                      - Lewisville

                  New Hampshire                    Utah
                   - Manchester                     - St. George

          8 New Franchise Stores OPENING EARLY 2005:
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 Florida          Indiana                          Massachusetts
  - Ocala          - Noblesville                    - Worcester

 Florida                                           New York
  - Miami                                           -Nanuet

 Georgia          IRELAND                          Nevada
  - Eastpoint      - Newry                          - Reno

Brian Donnelly, President & COO of Pro Golf commented: "Pro Golf has secured a strong network of new franchisees which greatly complements the existing base. We see significant opportunities for continued growth worldwide. Since 1962, serious golfers have learned to depend on Pro Golf for the best quality products, value and knowledgeable service in the golf industry. As the premier golf franchisor in the world, Pro Golf franchisees are recognized throughout the golf industry as highly successful, customer-focused retailers with a passion for the game of golf."

About Pro Golf: Headquartered in Farmington Hills-Michigan, Pro Golf has 123 franchised locations, growing throughout the United States, Canada and Ireland. Visit www.progolf.com to find a nearby Pro Golf store to visit; in addition, you will discover a top-rated internet shopping experience offering a broad array of golf equipment, clothing and sporting goods. At www.PalmSpringsCountryClub.com, you can participate in a nationwide club membership with golf handicapping and numerous member golfing and travel benefits. Pro Golf of America, Inc., operator of the franchise network since 1962, is owned by Pro Golf International, Inc., a holding company which, in turn, is owned by Ajay Sports, Inc., a public company traded under listings: (AJAY) and (AJAYP).

The Ajay Sports, Inc. company logo can be found at: http://www.primezone.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=1373

CONTACT:  Pro Golf of America
          Brian T. Donnelly, President & COO
          (248) 737-0553  
          (248) 737-9077 fax