NEW YORK, NY---July 22, 2002--- Jack Nicklaus Sportswear has created a new sales force to enhance sales for the newly positioned brand beginning with the Spring 2003 collection. The announcement was made by Rob Stein, vice president and general manager, to whom they will report.

"Our sales team is a cast of all-stars, made up of the best from both Nicklaus and Pringle. This is a critical step for us in taking Jack Nicklaus Sportswear to the next level at green grass," said Stein.

The sales force consists of the following nine: New to the Jack Nicklaus sales force are previous Pringle of Scotland sales representatives - Tom Muratori, now covering the northeast, Andy Haynes, in charge of the southeast, Joe Acenn, covering the midwest and Michael Cahall covering Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. From the existing Nicklaus sales team, Chris Armbuster will continue to cover Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky, Chrissy Wright-Nield , the northeast, Nancy Huppert, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, Mike Pifer, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. and Rob Stoffiet, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California.

Jack Nicklaus Sportswear is produced and marketed by HMX Sportswear under license. Hartmarx produces and markets business, casual and golf apparel for both men and women through a broad range of retail channels.