Callaway Golf Extends Relationship with Phil Mickelson

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Tue Apr 7, 2009 4:00pm EDT 

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) today announced that it has extended its
relationship with Phil Mickelson. Mickelson, currently the No. 2 player in the
world, will play a full complement of Callaway Golf equipment. Terms of the
agreement are not being disclosed. 

"Phil has been an integral member of the Callaway Golf family for several years
and together we`ve achieved great success," said George Fellows, President and
CEO, Callaway Golf. "He`s clearly one of the most talented golfers ever to play
the game and we`re proud to have our equipment in his hands as he continues
towards the World Golf Hall of Fame." 

Mickelson, 38, enters Augusta with serious momentum. With victories in two
recent events, he took firm control of the No. 2 world ranking and comes to
Magnolia Lane as a clear favorite. He`s looking for his third Green Jacket after
victories in 2004 and 2006, and his fourth major championship overall. 

"I can`t imagine playing this game without Callaway management`s support behind
me and Callaway`s equipment in my bag," said Phil Mickelson. "Both have
contributed to my success and I`m planning on their support throughout the rest
of my professional career." 

Mickelson currently plays the Callaway FT-9 Driver, Big Bertha Diablo Fairway
Woods, Tour Authentic X-Prototype Irons and X-Forged Irons, an Odyssey White Hot
XG #9 Putter and Tour i Series golf balls. 

About Callaway Golf

Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY)
creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer.
Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and
sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf, Odyssey, Top-Flite, and Ben
Hogan brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please
visit www.callawaygolf.com or shop.callawaygolf.com.





Callaway Golf
Michèle Szynal, 760-804-4150
Michele.Szynal@callawaygolf.com
or
Tim Buckman, 760-804-4133
Tim.Buckman@callawaygolf.com



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