FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (November 3, 1998)-- SportsLine USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLN) today announced that its operating subsidiary, International Golf Outlet, Inc. has become the only retailer selling exclusively online currently authorized by Callaway Golf. International Golf Outlet, the Internet's leading golf retailer, will offer the entire line of Callaway golf clubs through its Web site, located at http://www.igogolf.com, and also at the GolfWeb Pro Shop, located at http://www.golfweb.com. International Golf Outlet and GolfWeb have been granted a direct account with Callaway, expediting delivery and ensuring superior customer service.
International Golf Outlet (IGO) offers pro line golf equipment and accessories at discount prices. For the past ten years, IGO products have been available to golfers in more than 100 countries around the world. The company has had an Internet retail outlet since 1995. IGO also produces the stores for CNN/SI, Golf Online and Golf Club Exchange. SportsLine USA, Inc. acquired the popular Internet retailer for pro line golf equipment and accessories in June 1998.
"This new relationship between International Golf Outlet, Callaway Golf and SportsLine USA, Inc., further strengthens SportsLine USA's strategy of expanding our e-commerce presence on the Internet while providing our users the best selection of golf clubs and equipment on the market," said Michael Levy, president and CEO of SportsLine USA, Inc., publisher of CBS SportsLine and GolfWeb.
David Schofman, a founder of International Golf Outlet and SportsLine USA's director of golf merchandise said, "We are pleased to be associated with a company of the stature and reputation of Callaway Golf. Its reputation for quality and leadership in the golf industry are unparalleled and Callaway's association with some of the top athletes in the sport illustrates the company's commitment to excellence."
About SportsLine USA, Inc.
SportsLine USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLN) is a leading Internet-based sports media company that provides branded, interactive information and programming as well as merchandise to sports enthusiasts worldwide. SportsLine USA publishes CBS SportsLine, which features more than 400,000 pages of multimedia sports information, entertainment and merchandise covering all major professional, collegiate and international sports and includes exclusive content from sports teams, organizations and superstars such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Shaquille O'Neal. SportsLine USA was founded in 1994, and its Internet sports service was renamed CBS SportsLine in March of 1997 as part of an exclusive five-year promotional and content agreement with CBS Sports.
About International Golf Outlet, Inc.
IGO (www.igogolf.com), based in Austin, Texas, is an electronic and print mail order golf pro shop on the Internet that offers golf equipment and accessories, including golf clubs, golf balls, bags, footwear, apparel, accessories, training aids, art, software, books, and videos through its Web site and third-party Web sites. International Golf Outlet, Inc. established its online e-commerce operations in 1995 and currently sells golf equipment to consumers in more than 100 countries. In June 1998, IGO became a wholly-owned subsidiary of SportsLine USA, Inc.
About Callaway Golf
Callaway Golf's product line of Big Bertha® metal woods and irons includes the new Big Bertha® Steelhead™ Stainless Steel Metal Woods, Great Big Bertha® Titanium Metal Woods, Biggest Big Bertha™ Titanium Drivers, Great Big Bertha® TungstenTitanium™ Irons and Big Bertha® X-12™ Irons. Callaway Golf's wholly-owned subsidiary, Odyssey Golf, Inc., makes and sells Odyssey® putters and wedges with Stronomic® and Lyconite™ inserts. Further information about Callaway Golf Company is available through the company's Web site at www.callawaygolf.com.
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