10-Q 1 f10q_110811.htm FORM 10-Q f10q_110811.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X]
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
 
or
[   ]
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
 
For the transition period from ______________________ to ______________________

Commission File Number:  001-33978
 
ADAMS GOLF, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
75-2320087
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
2801 E. Plano Pkwy, Plano, Texas
75074
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(972)-673-9000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
[X] Yes   [  ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
[ X] Yes   [  ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [  ]          Accelerated filer [  ]          Non-accelerated filer [  ]          Smaller reporting company [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
[  ] Yes   [X] No

The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, was 7,804,664 on November 8, 2011.

 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS



PART I
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
 
       
 
       
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
N/A
       
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
N/A
       
 
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
N/A
       
 
Item 5.
Other Information
N/A
       
 
       
   

 
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Item 1.  
ADAMS GOLF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)

ASSETS
 
   
September 30,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 11,291     $ 6,724  
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,461
     (unaudited) and $1,788 in 2011 and 2010, respectively
    21,806       16,594  
Inventories, net
    22,870       27,088  
Prepaid expenses
    83       632  
Other current assets
    3,006       250  
Total current assets
    59,056       51,288  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    864       879  
Deferred tax assets, net
    10,228       10,228  
Other assets, net
    1,479       134  
    $ 71,627     $ 62,529  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 4,380     $ 6,255  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    11,947       9,175  
Total liabilities
    16,327       15,430  
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 1,250,000 shares; none issued
    --       --  
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 12,500,000 shares; 8,177,516 and
     8,045,078 shares issued and 7,766,579 and 7,634,141 shares outstanding at
     September 30, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010, respectively
    8       8  
Additional paid-in capital
    95,085       94,525  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,861       2,666  
Accumulated deficit
    (37,900 )     (45,346 )
Treasury stock, 410,937 common shares at September 30, 2011 and
     December 31, 2010, at cost
    (4,754 )     (4,754 )
Total stockholders' equity
    55,300       47,099  
                 
    $ 71,627     $ 62,529  
Contingencies
               
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
                         
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 20,505     $ 19,685     $ 84,807     $ 73,643  
Cost of goods sold
    11,180       11,432       46,635       40,653  
Gross profit
    9,325       8,253       38,172       32,990  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development expenses
    733       663       2,122       1,881  
Selling and marketing expenses
    5,677       4,883       20,237       17,292  
General and administrative expenses
    2,391       2,087       8,173       6,496  
Total operating expenses
    8,801       7,633       30,532       25,669  
Operating income
    524       620       7,640       7,321  
                                 
Other expense:
                               
Interest expense, net
    (8 )     (7 )     (62 )     (25 )
Other income (expense), net
    --       (8 )     (1 )     (13 )
                                 
Income before income taxes
    516       605       7,577       7,283  
Income tax expense
    33       70       131       174  
Net income
  $ 483     $ 535     $ 7,446     $ 7,109  
                                 
Net income  per common share  - basic
  $ 0.06     $ 0.07     $ 0.96     $ 1.00  
- diluted
  $ 0.06     $ 0.07     $ 0.92     $ 0.92  
                                 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands, except share amounts)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
(unaudited)


   
Shares of
         
Additional
   
Accumulated Other
               
Cost of
   
Total
 
   
Common
   
Common
   
Paid-in
   
Comprehensive
   
Accumulated
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Income
   
Deficit
   
Income
   
Stock
   
Equity
 
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2010
    8,045,078     $ 8     $ 94,525     $ 2,666     $ (45,346 )         $ (4,754 )   $ 47,099  
Comprehensive income:
                                                             
Net income
    --       --       --       --       7,446     $ 7,446       --       7,446  
Foreign currency translation
    --       --       --       195       --       195       --       195  
Comprehensive income
    --       --       --       --       --     $ 7,641       --       --  
Stock options exercised
    69,350       --       3       --       --               --       3  
Issuance of restricted stock
    63,088       --       --       --       --               --       --  
Compensatory stock and stock options
    --       --       557       --       --               --       557  
Balance, September 30, 2011
    8,177,516     $ 8     $ 95,085     $ 2,861     $ (37,900 )           $ (4,754 )   $ 55,300  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
             
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 7,446     $ 7,109  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    455       381  
Amortization of deferred compensation
    557       673  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    1,101       959  
Provision for inventory reserve
    (89     99  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Trade receivables
    (6,312 )     (6,089 )
Inventories
    4,307       (3,476 )
Prepaid expenses
    549       (317 )
Other current assets
    (2,757 )     (92 )
Accounts payable
    (1,874 )     (584 )
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    2,775       (1,095 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    6,158       (2,432 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of equipment
    (280 )     (100 )
Purchases of intangible assets
    (1,501 )     --  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,781 )     (100 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Principal payments under capital lease obligation
    (3 )     (11 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    3       10  
Debt financing costs
    (5 )     (14 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (5 )     (15 )
                 
Effects of exchange rate changes
    195       253  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    4,567       (2,294 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    6,724       12,562  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 11,291     $ 10,268  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
               
Interest paid
  $ 63     $ 29  
Income taxes paid
  $ 131     $ 174  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.   Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Adams Golf, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company", "Adams Golf", "we", "us", or "our") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 have been prepared by us pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The information included reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state the operating results for the respective periods.   However, these operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year.   Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations.  The notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 8, 2011.  The condensed consolidated balance sheet of Adams Golf, Inc. as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date.  
 
We design, assemble, market and distribute premium quality, technologically innovative golf clubs for all skill levels.  Our recently launched products include the Idea a12 OS irons and hybrids, Idea a12 hybrids, Idea Pro a12 irons and hybrids, Tech V3 irons and hybrids, Redline irons, Idea a7 and a7 OS irons and hybrids, Speedline Fast 11, 9088 UL and 9064 drivers, and Speedline Fast 11 fairway woods.  We also continue to develop new products under the Yes! Putters, Women's Golf Unlimited, Lady Fairway and Square 2 brands.  

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

On January 20, 2011, we acquired certain assets of Progear Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a Yes! Golf) (“Yes! Golf”)  for $1.65 million, including administrative fees, pursuant to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court bulk auction sale.  The purchased assets of Yes! Golf included, among other things, the following: (i) patented putter technology designs, including Yes! Golf’s line of “C-Groove Putters,” (ii) registered trademarks and (iii) existing inventory and capital equipment.  The Company did not assume any of Yes! Golf’s liabilities in connection with the acquisition.

2.   Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following on the dates indicated (in thousands):
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Finished goods
  $ 16,687     $ 19,096  
Component parts
    8,101       9,999  
Allowance for inventory obsolescence
    (1,918 )     (2,007
Total inventory
  $ 22,870     $ 27,088  

Inventory is determined using the first-in, first-out method and is recorded at the lower of cost or market value.  The inventory balance is comprised of purchased raw materials or finished goods at their respective purchase costs; labor, assembly and other capitalizable overhead costs, which are then applied to each unit completed; retained costs representing the excess of manufacturing and other overhead costs that are not yet applied to finished goods; and an estimated allowance for obsolete inventory. At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, inventories included $1,157,000 and $797,000 of consigned inventory, respectively.  

 
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3.  Other Other Assets

Other assets increased from December 31, 2010 to September 30, 2011 due to the purchase of selected assets of Progear Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a Yes! Golf).  On January 20, 2011, we acquired certain assets of Progear Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a Yes! Golf) (“Yes! Golf”)  for $1.65 million, including administrative fees, pursuant to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court bulk auction sale.  The purchased assets of Yes! Golf included, among other things, the following: (i) patented putter technology designs, including Yes! Golf’s line of “C-Groove Putters,” (ii) registered trademarks and (iii) existing inventory and capital equipment.  The Company did not assume any of Yes! Golf’s liabilities in connection with the acquisition.  Intangibles acquired in the Yes! Golf acquisition are being amortized over an estimated useful life of 15 years.  Other assets includes $1.4 million of patent and trademark rights acquired in the Yes! Golf acquisition and $0.7 million from other acquisitions.  Total accumulated amortization of intangibles is $0.7 million.

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Intangible assets
  $ 1,458     $ 108  
Other assets
    21       26  
Total other assets
  $ 1,479     $ 134  

Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $152,000.  Estimated amortization expense for the fourth quarter of 2011 and each of the following five years is:
 
Fourth quarter ending December 31, 2011
  $  53,300  
Years ending December 31,
       
2012
    121,700  
2013
    113,400  
2014
    113,400  
2015
    113,400  
Thereafter
    942,400  
Total
  $ 1,457,600  

4.   Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

 
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5.   Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following on the dates indicated (in thousands):

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Payroll and commissions
  $ 2,007     $ 1,618  
Product warranty and sales returns and promotional allowances
    3,050       2,567  
Professional services
    83       --  
Accrued inventory
    95       85  
Accrued sales promotions
    2,771       2,061  
Deferred revenue
    2,492       1,605  
Other
    1,449       1,239  
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities
  $ 11,947     $ 9,175  

6.   Net Income per Common Share

The weighted average common shares used for determining basic and diluted income per common share were 7,726,276 and 8,085,865, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 7,167,316 and 7,779,316, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2010.

The effect of all warrants and options to purchase shares of our common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2011 resulted in additional dilutive shares of 359,589.  The effect of all warrants and options to purchase shares of our common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2010 resulted in additional dilutive shares of 612,000.

The weighted average common shares used for determining basic and diluted income per common share were 7,746,518 and 8,105,360, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, and 7,113,568 and 7,728,316, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  

The effect of all warrants and options to purchase shares of our common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 resulted in additional dilutive shares of 358,842. The effect of all warrants and options to purchase shares of our common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 resulted in additional dilutive shares of 614,748.  

 
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7.   Geographic Segment and Data

We generate substantially all of our revenues from the design, assembly, marketing and distribution of premium quality, technologically innovative golf clubs and accessories.  Our products are distributed in both domestic and international markets.  Net sales for these markets consisted of the following during the periods indicated (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
United States
  $ 17,154     $ 15,330     $ 68,640     $ 58,981  
Rest of world
    3,351       4,355       16,167       14,662  
Total net sales
  $ 20,505     $ 19,685     $ 84,807     $ 73,643  

Foreign net sales are generated in various regions including, but not limited to, Canada (a majority of our foreign sales), Europe, Japan, Australia, South Africa, and South America.  A change in our relationship with one or more of our customers or distributors could negatively impact the volume of foreign sales.

8.   Income Taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes.   FASB ASC 740 prescribes the use of the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  Due to our historical operating results, management is unable to conclude on a more likely than not basis that all deferred income tax assets generated from net operating losses and other deferred tax assets will be realized.   However, due to our earnings history and projected future earnings, we have concluded that it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax asset will be realized.  We have recognized a valuation allowance equal to a portion of the deferred income tax asset for which realization is uncertain.  Our estimate of the realizability of the net deferred tax asset is a significant estimate that is subject to change in the near term.  We file tax returns with U.S. federal and state jurisdictions and are no longer subject to income tax examinations for years before 2006.

9.   Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $7.6 million.

 
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10.   Stock-Based Compensation

We maintain the 2002 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") for employees, outside directors and consultants.  At September 30, 2011, 444,819 options were outstanding under the Plan with exercise prices ranging from $0.04 to $4.80 per share.  The requisite service periods for the options to vest vary from six months to four years and the options expire ten years from the date of grant.  At September 30, 2011, 71,673 shares remained available for grant under the Plan, including forfeitures.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, no options were granted.  

Compensation expense associated with stock options and restricted stock grants for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $196,000 and $557,000, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $217,000 and $673,000, respectively.  

         
Weighted
   
Aggregate
 
   
Number of
   
Average
   
Intrinsic
 
   
Options
   
Exercise Price
   
Value of Options
 
                   
Options outstanding at December 31, 2010
    514,169     $ 0.88        
Options granted during the period
    --       --       --  
Options forfeited / expired during the period
    --       --       --  
Options exercised during the period
    69,350       0.04       370,356  
                         
Options outstanding at September 30, 2011
    444,819       1.01       1,953,230  
                         
Options exercisable at September 30, 2011
    394,819       0.75       1,834,230  

The weighted average remaining contractual life of the options outstanding under the Plan at September 30, 2011 was 3.10 years and for those outstanding options that were exercisable at September 30, 2011 was 2.58 years.

As of September 30, 2011, compensation costs related to non-vested awards under the Plan totaled $1.4 million for non-vested restricted shares and $0.1 million for non-vested options, which are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years.

The compensation costs of restricted stock awards under the Plan were determined based on the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant and expensed over each award's respective vesting period.  Restricted stock vesting periods vary from immediate to four years from the date of grant.  63,088 shares of restricted stock awards were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. 50,000 of such shares of restricted stock were granted with a fair value of $5.57 per share; 5,241 of such shares of restricted stock were granted with a fair value of $4.77 per share; 4,505 of such shares of restricted stock were granted with a fair value of $5.55 per share; and 3,342 of such shares of restricted stock were granted with a fair value of $7.48 per share.  


 
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10.   Stock-Based Compensation (continued)

Below is a summary of restricted stock grant and vesting activity:

         
Weighted
 
   
Number of
   
Average
 
   
Shares
   
Grant Date Fair Value
 
             
Non-vested stock at December 31, 2010
    479,759     $ 3.81  
Stock granted during the period
    63,088       5.60  
Stock vested during the period
    (96,482 )        3.87  
                 
Non-vested stock at September 30, 2011
    446,365       4.05  

Due to the passage of The American Jobs Creation Act and the subsequent IRS Section 409A rules, stock options that were issued at a strike price less than market value at the date of grant will now be considered deferred compensation by the IRS and the individual who was granted the options will incur adverse tax consequences, including, but not limited to excise taxes, unless the individual designated a specific future exercise date of the unvested stock options at December 31, 2004 and made this election before December 31, 2005.  As a result of the compliance with The American Job Creation Act, a summary of these designated future exercise dates is as follows:

Period of Exercise
   
Total Options to be Exercised
 
         
2011
      3,125  
2012
      15,709  
2013
      1,250  
Beyond 2013
      2,500  
           
           
Total Options
      22,584  

11.   New Accounting Pronouncement

With the exception of the accounting pronouncement discussed below, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in our Annual report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2010, that are of potential significance to our company.

In June 2011, FASB issued Accounting Standards update 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income.  The guidance in this update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and thus is effective for our financial results in the first quarter of 2012.  The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.

 
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ADAMS GOLF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

12.   Liquidity

In November 2007, we signed a revolving credit agreement, which expires in November 2012, with Wachovia Bank, NA to provide a credit line of up to $15.0 million in short term debt.  The agreement is collateralized by all of our assets and requires us, among other things, to maintain certain financial performance levels relative to the fixed charge coverage ratio.  This agreement was amended in June 2009 so that the ratio need only be maintained while we have less than $5.0 million in availability on the facility, and it was further amended in December 2009 to provide that our debt covenant ratio need only be maintained while we have less than $2.0 million in availability on the facility between March and June of each year.  Interest on outstanding balances accrues at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.50% and is payable monthly.  As of September 30, 2011 and November 8, 2011, we had no outstanding borrowings on our credit facility and we were in compliance with the terms of our agreement.  In 2008, Wells Fargo Bank, NA acquired Wachovia Bank, NA.  As a result, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as successor to Wachovia Bank, NA, became our lender under the line of credit and is subject to all of the terms and conditions thereof.

13.   Contingencies

We maintain directors' and officers' and corporate liability insurance to cover certain risks associated with, among other things, securities law-based claims filed against us or our directors and officers.  During the period covering our initial public offering, we maintained insurance from multiple carriers, each insuring a different layer of exposure, up to a total of $50 million.  In June 1999, a class action lawsuit, which we settled in June 2010 and finally resolved in June 2011, was filed against us concerning our initial public offering.  We have met the financial deductible of our directors' and officers' insurance policy for the period covered by the lawsuit.  On March 30, 2006, Zurich American Insurance Company ("Zurich"), which provided insurance coverage totaling $5 million for the layer of exposure between $15 million and $20 million, notified us that it was denying coverage of claims in the class action lawsuit because it was allegedly not timely notified of the class action lawsuit.  On October 11, 2007, we filed a suit against our former insurance broker, Thilman & Filipini, LLC ("T&F"), asserting various causes of action arising out of T&F's alleged failure to notify Zurich of the class action lawsuit.  T&F moved to dismiss our lawsuit on the basis that our suit was premature in that we had not been damaged because we had not paid any sums in satisfaction of a judgment or settlement of the class action securities litigation.  That motion was denied pursuant to a Memorandum Opinion and Order dated September 26, 2008.  On November 16, 2009, we filed a Second Amended Complaint reasserting our causes of action against T&F and adding Zurich as a defendant to the lawsuit, asserting various causes of action against it arising out of its denial of coverage for the class action lawsuit. 

On June 13, 2011, the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (the “State Court”), among other things: (i) granted a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by us against Zurich finding that Zurich had breached its contract with us; (ii) denied Zurich’s motion for summary judgment on our claim for violations of the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims statute; and (iii) dismissed our claims for misrepresentation and unfair claims settlement practices under Chapter 541 of the Texas Insurance Code.  These rulings are interlocutory, which means the State Court is free to alter or vacate the rulings.  If the rulings stand, we would be entitled to recover from Zurich the sum of: (i) $5 million, (ii) 18% interest on that amount from the date of loss through the entry of final judgment and (iii) reasonable attorneys’ fees.  We are also seeking consequential damages.  The amount of consequential damages, if any, and attorneys’ fees remain to be resolved at the time of trial.  Given the preliminary nature of the State Court’s rulings, the amount, if any, that we actually recover from Zurich or our former insurance broker, T&F, may vary materially from the amounts described above.  Any final judgment would also be subject to an appeal, and any ultimate recovery in the case would be subject to payment of the first $1.25 million of any sums collected, net of fees and costs of suit, to the class action plaintiffs pursuant to our settlement agreement with them.  The trial date is set for February 22, 2012.  At this point in the legal proceedings, we cannot predict the outcome of the matter with any certainty.

From time to time, we are engaged in various other legal proceedings in the normal course of business.  The ultimate liability, if any, for the aggregate amounts claimed cannot be determined at this time.  

 
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ADAMS GOLF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

14.   Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

15.   Business and Credit Concentrations

We are currently dependent on three customers, which collectively comprised approximately 24% of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  One customer individually represented greater than 5% but less than 10% and one customer individually represented greater than 10% but less than 15% of net sales and no customer represented greater than 15% of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  For the three months ended September 30, 2010, three customers collectively comprised approximately 26% of net sales.  Of these, two customers individually represented greater than 5% but less than 10% and one customer individually represented greater than 10% but less than 20% of net sales and no customer represented greater than 20% of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2010. 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we were dependent on two customers, which collectively comprised approximately 26% of net sales.  Of these, one customer individually represented greater than 5% but less than 10% of net sales for the period, and one customer represented greater than 10% but less than 20% of net sales and no customer represented greater than 20% of net sales.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, two customers collectively comprised approximately 25% of net sales.  Of these, one customer individually represented greater than 5% but less than 10% of net sales for the period, and one customer represented greater than 10% but less than 20% of net sales and no customer represented greater than 20% of net sales.

Additionally, we have one customer with an outstanding accounts receivable balance that is greater than 10% but less than 20% of total accounts receivable at September 30, 2011.  The loss of this individual customer or a combination of customers or a significant impairment or reduction in such customers' business, including, but not limited to, as a result of the current economic climate, would have a material adverse effect on consolidated net sales, results of operations, financial condition and competitive market position of the Company.

A significant portion of our inventory purchases are from a small group of suppliers in China; approximately 35% of our total inventory purchased for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was from two Chinese suppliers.  Many of our industry suppliers are located in China.  We do not anticipate any changes in the relationships with our suppliers.  If such change were to occur, we have alternative sources available; however, a loss of our primary supplier or significant impairment to its business, including, but not limited to, due to the current economic climate, could adversely affect our business during the period in which we would have to find an alternative source for such supplies.


 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


16.   Product Warranty Reserve

Our golf equipment is sold under warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year.  An allowance for estimated future warranty costs is recorded in the period products are sold.  In estimating our future warranty obligations, we consider various relevant factors, including our stated warranty policies, the historical frequency of claims, and the cost to replace or repair the product.  Accounting for product warranty reserve could be adversely affected if one or more of our products were to fail (i.e. suffer a broken shaft, head, etc.) to a significant degree above and beyond our historical product failure rates, which determine the product warranty accruals.

   
Beginning
Balance
   
Charges for
Warranty Claims
   
Estimated
Accruals
   
Ending
Balance
 
Quarter ended December 31, 2010
  $ 427       (80)       (53)     $ 294  
Quarter ended March 31, 2011
  $ 294       (75)       78     $ 297  
Quarter ended June 30, 2011
  $ 297       (64)       38     $ 271  
Quarter ended September 30, 2011
  $ 271       (121)       112     $ 262  


 
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Item 2.  
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with (i) the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 included elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report"), and with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2010 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 8, 2011(our "Annual Report"), and (ii) the discussion under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report and any material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report set forth in Item 1A of Part II below or in any other quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed after the date of our Annual Report.

Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report contains "forward looking statements" made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report and under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.  Any and all statements contained in this Quarterly Report that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements.  The statements include, but are not limited to statements concerning: (i) our ability to produce products commercially acceptable to consumers, (ii) liquidity and our ability to increase revenues or achieve satisfactory operational performance, (iii) our ability to satisfy our cash requirements and our ability to satisfy our capital needs, including cash requirements during the next 12 months, (iv) pending litigation, (v) estimates and assumptions used in determining and realizing open orders, and (vi) our ability to integrate the Yes! Golf assets into our operations.  Forward looking statements also include terminology such as "anticipate," "attempt," "may," "would," "could," "predict," "potential," "strategy," "develop," "continue," "future,"  "expect," "intend," "estimate," "might," "plan," "pro forma," "project," "should," "seek" or "believe."  Such statements reflect our current view with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors including, without limitation, the following:

 
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The global economic uncertainty and the impact of changing economic conditions;
 
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Business conditions in the golf industry;
 
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Our ability to maintain historical growth in revenue and profitability;
 
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Product development difficulties;
 
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The adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts, obsolete inventory and warranty reserves;
 
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Product approval and conformity to governing body regulations;
 
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Our ability to attract and maintain key personnel and the endorsements of golf professionals;
 
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Assembly difficulties;
 
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Product introductions;
 
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Patent infringement risks;
 
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Uncertainty of the ability to protect intellectual property rights;
 
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Market demand and acceptance of our products;
 
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The future market for our capital stock and the uncertainty in the debt and equity markets;
 
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The success of our marketing and tour strategies;
 
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Our dependence on one supplier for a majority of our inventory products;
 
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Our dependence on suppliers who are concentrated in one geographic region;
 
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Our dependence on a limited number of customers;
 
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Solvency of, and reliance on, third parties, including suppliers, customers, and freight transporters;
 
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The actions of competitors, including pricing, advertising and product development risks in technology;
 
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The uncertainty of the results of pending litigation;
 
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Investor audience, interest and valuation;
 
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The management of inventory levels, sales channels and re-distribution;
 
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The risk associated with litigation and the risks associated with losses that may prove unrecoverable under existing insurance policies;
 
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Our ability to manage seasonality in our business and its effects on our quarterly results;
 
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Our ability to manage international business risks; and
 
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Other factors detailed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors", of our Annual Report and any quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed after the date of our Annual Report.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.  Based upon changing conditions, should any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those described herein.  Except as required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any written or oral forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this Quarterly Report.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the applicable cautionary statements.

Overview

We design, assemble, market and distribute premium quality, technologically innovative golf clubs for all skill levels.  Our recently launched products include the Idea a12 OS irons and hybrids, Idea a12 hybrids, Idea Pro a12 irons and hybrids, Tech V3 irons and hybrids, Redline irons, Idea a7 and a7 OS irons and hybrids, Speedline Fast 11, 9088 UL and 9064 drivers, and Speedline Fast 11 fairway woods.  We also continue to develop new products under the Yes! Putters, Women's Golf Unlimited, Lady Fairway and Square 2 brands.  

Our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations are subject to seasonality resulting from factors such as weather and spending patterns.  Due to the seasonality of our business, one quarter's financial results are not indicative of the full fiscal year's expected financial results.  A majority of our revenue is earned in the first and second quarters of the year, and our revenues generally decline in the third and fourth quarters.

Our net sales of golf clubs and accessories are primarily derived from sales to on- and off- course golf shops and sporting goods retailers and, to a lesser extent, international distributors and mass merchandisers.  Our net sales are typically driven by product lifecycles.  Several factors affect a product's life, including but not limited to, customer acceptance, competition and technology.  As a result, each product family's life cycle generally ranges from six months to three years.  

Costs of our clubs consist primarily of component parts, including the head, shaft and grip.  To a lesser extent, our cost of goods sold includes labor, occupancy and shipping costs in connection with the inspection, testing, assembly and distribution of our products and certain promotional and advertising costs given in the form of additional merchandise as consideration to customers.

 
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Key Performance Indicators

Our management team has defined and tracks performance against several key sales, operational and balance sheet performance indicators.  Key sales performance indicators include, but are not limited to, the following:

--Daily sales by product group
--Daily sales by geography
--Sales by customer channel
--Gross margin performance
--Market share by product at retail
--Inventory share by product at retail

Tracking these sales performance indicators on a regular basis allows us to understand whether we are on target to achieve our internal sales plans.

Key operational performance indicators include, but are not limited to, the following:

--Product returns (dollars and percentage of sales)
--Product credits (dollars and percentage of sales)
--Units shipped per man-hour worked
--Orders shipped on time
--Expenses by department
--Inbound and outbound freight cost by mode (total dollars and dollars per unit)
--Inbound freight utilization by mode (ocean vs. air)
--Vendor purchase order cycle time

Tracking these operational performance indicators on a regular basis allows us to understand whether we are on target to achieve our expense targets and efficiently satisfy customer demand.

Key balance sheet performance indicators include, but are not limited to, the following:

--Days of sales outstanding
--Days of inventory (at cost)
--Days of payables outstanding

Tracking these balance sheet performance indicators on a regular basis allows us to understand our working capital performance and forecast cash flow and liquidity.

 
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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth operating results expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated.  All information is derived from the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.  Results for any one or more periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results or continuing trends.  

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Net sales
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of goods sold
    54.5       58.1       55.0       55.2  
Gross profit
    45.5       41.9       45.0       44.8  
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development expenses
    3.6       3.4       2.5       2.6  
Sales and marketing expenses
    27.7       24.8       23.9       23.5  
General and administrative expenses
    11.7       10.6       9.6       8.8  
Total operating expenses
    43.0       38.8       36.0       34.9  
Income before income taxes
    2.5       3.1       9.0       9.9  
Income tax expense
    0.1       0.4       0.2       0.2  
Net income
    2.4 %     2.7 %     8.8 %     9.7 %

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

Overview

During the third quarter of 2011 we generated a 4.2% growth in net sales as compared to the third quarter of 2010.  This growth was positive for the company given the market and economic conditions during the third quarter.  Our gross margins remained strong during the quarter primarily as a result of launching two new product lines, the Speedline 9088 UL driver in July and the a12 OS irons and hybrids in September.

Net Sales

Total net sales increased 4.2% to $20.5 million for the three months ended Septmber 30, 2011 from $19.7 million for the comparable period of 2010.  Our sales were primarily driven by the product sales of the recently launched Idea a12 OS hybrids and irons, the a12 hybrids and the Speedline 9088 UL drivers.  In addition, the Idea Tech V3 irons and hybrids, Idea pro a12 and a7 OS irons and hybrids and integrated package sets were a significant contributor to the net sales during the period.  Several factors affect a product's life, including but not limited to, customer acceptance, competition and technology.  As a result, each product family's life cycles generally range from six months to three years.  Due to the seasonality of our business, one quarter's financial results are not indicative of the full fiscal year's expected financial results.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
 
Irons
    62.1 %     65.7 %
Fairway woods
    20.8       13.5  
Drivers
    8.0       15.8  
Wedges and Other
    9.1        5.0   
Total net sales
     100 %      100 %
 
 
 
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Net sales of irons decreased to $12.7 million, or 62.1% of total net sales, for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $12.9 million, or 65.7% of total net sales, for the comparable period of 2010.  Net sales of irons for the three months ended September 30, 2011 primarily resulted from sales of the recently introduced Idea a12 OS irons along with the Idea Pro a12 irons, the Idea Tech V3 irons, the Idea a7 OS irons and integrated iron sets.  A smaller portion of sales resulted from the close out of the Idea a7 and a4 irons.  For the comparable period of 2010, net sales primarily resulted from sales of the Idea Tech V3 irons, Idea Black family of irons and the Idea a7 and a7 OS irons, and a smaller portion of sales resulted from the close out of the Idea a3 OS irons and integrated iron sets.

Net sales of fairway woods increased to $4.3 million, or 20.8% of total net sales, for the three months ended September 30, 2011, from $2.7 million, or 13.5% of total net sales, for the comparable period of 2010.  Net sales of fairway woods for the three months ended September 30, 2011 were primarily generated from sales of the recently launched Idea a12 and a12 OS hybrids and Idea Pro a12 hybrids, along with the Tech V3 hybrids, the Idea a7 and a7 OS hybrids and the Speedline Fast 11 fairway woods.  Net sales of fairway woods for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were primarily generated from sales of Idea Black family of hybrids, the Idea a7 and a7 OS hybrids and the Speedline Fast 10 fairway woods.

Net sales of drivers decreased to $1.6 million, or 8.0% of total net sales, for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $3.1 million, or 15.8% of total net sales, for the comparable period of 2010.  A large portion of the driver net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was generated by the sales of the recently launched Speedline 9088 UL driver along with the Speedline Fast 11 driver, while in the comparable period of 2010, net sales were primarily driven by the sales of the Speedline Fast 10 driver.

We were dependent on three customers, which collectively comprised approximately 24% of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  Should one of these customers or our other customers fail to meet their obligations to us, our results of operations and cash flows would be adversely impacted.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
 
United States
  $ 17,154     $ 15,330  
Rest of world
    3,351       4,355  
Total net sales
  $ 20,505     $ 19,685  

As the above table indicates, net sales of our products outside the United States decreased to $3.3 million, or 16.1% of total net sales, from $4.4 million, or 21.8% of total net sales, for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Net sales resulting from countries outside the United States and Canada decreased to 8.6% of total net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from 9.6% for the comparable period of 2010.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales decreased to 54.5% of total net sales, or $11.2 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from 58.1% of total net sales, or $11.4 million, for the comparable period of 2010.  The decrease as a percentage of total net sales was primarily due to changes in our product mix as our Idea a12 hybrids, Idea a12 OS irons and hybrids and the Speedline 9088 UL driver were launched during the third quarter.

Operating Expenses

Selling and marketing expenses increased to $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $4.9 million for the comparable period in 2010.  The increase was primarily the result of an increase in marketing and tour expenses of $0.3 million and increased compensation expense of $0.2 million.

 
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General and administrative expenses increased to $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $2.1 million for the comparable period in 2010.  The increase was primarily the result of an increase in legal expense of $0.2 million associated with pursuing our suit against a previous insurance carrier.  For more information, see Part II, Item 1, "Legal Proceedings".

Research and development expenses, primarily consisting of costs associated with development of new products, remained flat at $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the corresponding period in 2010.

Nine months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Nine months Ended September 30, 2010

Overview

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we generated approximately 15.2% growth in net sales compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  This overall growth was driven by our continued success in product development and overall brand growth.  While our gross margins were relatively flat as a percentage as compared to the same period during 2010, total margin dollars increased by $5.2 million.  Total net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was only slightly greater than the corresponding period in 2010 by $0.3 million as a result of reinvesting the profits back into growing the business.

Net Sales

Total net sales increased to $84.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $73.6 million for the comparable period of 2010.  Our sales were primarily driven by sales of the Speedline F11 drivers and fairway woods, the Idea Tech V3 irons and hybrids, the Idea a7 and a7 OS irons and hybrids, the recently launched Idea Pro a12 irons and hybrids, the Idea a12 hybrids and the Idea a12 OS irons and hybrids and integrated package sets.  Several factors affect a product's life, including but not limited to, customer acceptance, competition and technology.  As a result, each product family's life cycle generally range from six months to three years.  Due to the seasonality of our business, one quarter's financial results are not indicative of the full fiscal year's expected financial results.

   
Nine months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
 
Irons
    65.8 %     68.8 %
Fairway woods
    23.0       16.7  
Drivers
    9.1       13.8  
Wedges and Other
    2.1        0.7   
Total net sales
     100 %      100 %

Net sales of irons increased to $55.8 million, or 65.8% of total net sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $50.7 million, or 68.8% of total net sales, for the comparable period of 2010.  Net sales of irons for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily resulted from sales of the recently introduced Idea Pro a12, a12 OS irons and Redline irons along with the Idea Tech V3 irons, the Idea a7 and a7 OS irons and integrated iron sets and a smaller portion of sales resulted from the close out of the Idea a4 irons.  For the comparable period of 2010, net sales primarily resulted from sales of the Idea a7 and a7 OS irons, Idea Tech V3 irons, Idea Black family of irons and a smaller portion of sales resulted from the close out of the Idea a3 OS irons and integrated iron sets.

Net sales of fairway woods increased to $19.5 million, or 23.0% of total net sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, from $12.3 million, or 16.7% of total net sales, for the comparable period of 2010.  Net sales of fairway woods for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were primarily generated from sales of our Idea Pro a12 hybrids, Idea a12 and a12 OS hybrids, Tech V3 hybrids, Idea a7 and a7 OS hybrids and Speedline Fast 11 fairway woods.  Net sales of fairway woods for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 primarily were generated from sales of our Idea Black family of hybrids, Idea a7 and a7 OS hybrids, Tech V3 hybrids and Speedline Fast 10 fairway woods.
 
 
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Net sales of drivers decreased to $7.7 million, or 9.1% of total net sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $10.2 million, or 13.8% of total net sales, for the comparable period of 2010.  A large portion of the driver net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was generated by sales of the Speedline Fast 11 driver, while in the comparable period of 2010, net sales were primarily driven by sales of the Speedline Fast 10 driver.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we were dependent on two customers that collectively comprised approximately 26% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Should one of these customers or our other customers fail to meet their obligations to us, our results of operations and cash flows would be adversely impacted.

   
Nine months Ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
 
United States
  $ 68,640     $ 58,981  
Rest of world
    16,167       14,662  
Total net sales
  $ 84,807     $ 73,643  

Net sales of our products outside the United States increased to $16.2 million, or 18.9% of total net sales for the nine months ended September 30,2011, from $14.7 million, or 19.7% of total net sales, for the comparable period in 2010, respectively.  Net sales resulting from countries outside the United States and Canada increased to 7.1% of total net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from 6.5% for the comparable period of 2010.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales decreased to 55.0% of total net sales, or $46.6 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from 55.2% of total net sales, or $40.7 million, for the comparable period of 2010.  The decrease as a percentage of total net sales was primarily due to changes in our product mix.

Operating Expenses

Selling and marketing expenses increased to $20.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $17.3 million for the comparable period in 2010.  The increase was primarily the result of an increase in marketing and tour expense of $1.3 million, increased commission expense of $0.6 million associated with higher revenues and increased compensation expense of $0.7 million.

General and administrative expenses increased to $8.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $6.5 million for the comparable period in 2010.  The increase was primarily the result of an increase in legal expense of $0.9 million associated with pursuing our suit against a previous insurance carrier.  For more information, see Part II, Item 1, "Legal Proceedings".

Research and development expenses, primarily consisting of costs associated with development of new products, increased to $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $1.9 million for the comparable period in 2010.

Assets

Our net accounts receivable balances were approximately $21.8 million and $16.6 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The increase was consistent with the seasonality of our business; historically, sales in the golf industry are stronger in the first half of the year as compared to the second half of the year.

Our inventory balances were approximately $22.9 million and $27.1 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The decrease in inventory levels was primarily due to continued efforts to obtain appropriate inventory levels of product lines to support the seasonality of our business along with business growth.  

 
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Other current assets increased to $3.0 million at September 30, 2011 from $0.3 million at December 31, 2010.  This increase is a result of a net receivable owed from our Canadian agent for receivables collected during which have not yet been remitted at September 30, 2011.

Other assets were approximately $1.5 million and $0.1 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The increase in other assets was primarily driven by the purchase of patents and trademarks from the Yes! Golf acquisition.

Our accrued liabilities balances were approximately $11.9 million and $9.2 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The increase in accrued liabilities was primarily associated with the seasonality of the business because our sales reserve and sales program accruals, commission accruals and deferred revenues are larger at this time of the year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash reserves, cash flows provided by operations and our credit facilities in effect from time to time.  Cash inflows from operations are generally driven by collections of accounts receivables from customers, which generally increase in the second quarter and continue into the third quarter and then begin to decrease during the fourth quarter.  As necessary, we could use our credit facility to supplement our cash inflows from operations as well as effect other investing activities such as potential future acquisitions.  Cash outflows are primarily tied to procurement of inventory which typically begins to build during the fourth quarter and continues to increase heavily into the first and second quarters in order to meet demands during the height of the golf season.

Cash and cash equivalents increased to $11.3 million at September 30, 2011 compared to $6.7 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable of $6.3 million and an increase in other assets of $2.7 million related to the purchase of intangible assets from Yes! Golf and a receivable due from our Canadian agent resulting from receivables collected.  The increase was partially offset by a decrease in inventory of $4.3 million and an increase in the net accounts payable and accrued expenses totaling $0.9 million.

In November 2007, we signed a revolving credit agreement, which expires in November 2012, with Wachovia Bank, NA to provide a credit line of up to $15.0 million in short term debt.  The agreement is collateralized by all of our assets and requires us, among other things, to maintain certain financial performance levels relative to the fixed charge coverage ratio.  This agreement was amended in June 2009 so that the ratio need only be maintained while we have less than $5.0 million in availability on the facility, and it was further amended in December 2009 to provide that our debt covenant ratio need only be maintained while we have less than $2.0 million in availability on the facility between March and June of each year.  Interest on outstanding balances accrues at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.50% and is payable monthly.  As of September 30, 2011 and November 8, 2011, we had no outstanding borrowings on our credit facility and we were in compliance with the terms of our agreement.  In 2008, Wells Fargo Bank, NA acquired Wachovia Bank, NA.  As a result, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as successor to Wachovia Bank, NA, became our lender under the line of credit and is subject to all of the terms and conditions thereof.

Working capital, or our current assets less our current liabilities, increased to $42.7 million at September 30, 2011 from $35.9 million at December 31, 2010.   Approximately 37% of our current assets were comprised of accounts receivable at September 30, 2011, compared to 32% at December 31, 2010.  Due to industry sensitivity to consumer buying trends, seasonality and available disposable income, we have in the past extended payment terms for specific purchase transactions.  Issuance of these terms (i.e., greater than 30 days or specific dating) is dependent on our relationship with the customer and the customer's payment history.  Payment terms are extended to selected customers typically during off-peak times in the year in order to promote our brand name and to assure adequate product availability and to coincide with planned promotions or advertising campaigns.  Although a significant amount of our sales are not affected by these terms, the extended terms do have a negative impact on our financial position and liquidity.  Due to the competitiveness of the golf retail market, we believe that more customers may request payment terms and we expect to continue to selectively offer extended payment terms in the future, depending upon known industry trends and our financial condition.  We generate cash flow from operations primarily by collecting outstanding trade receivables.  Because we have limited cash reserves, if collections of a significant portion of trade receivables are unexpectedly delayed, we would have a limited amount of funds available to further expand production until such time as we could collect such trade receivables.  If our cash needs in the near term exceed the available cash and cash equivalents on hand and the available borrowing under our credit facility, we would be required to obtain additional financing, which may not be available at all or in the full amounts necessary, or limit expenditures to the extent of available cash on hand, all of which could adversely effect our current growth plans.
 
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Our anticipated sources of liquidity over the next twelve months are expected to be cash reserves, projected cash flows from operations and available borrowings under our credit facility, and we anticipate that these sources will provide us with sufficient capital to fund our expected capital expenditure programs during 2011.  These capital expenditure programs can be suspended or delayed at any time with minimal disruption to our operations if cash is needed in other areas of our operations.  In addition, cash flows from operations and cash reserves will be used to support ongoing purchases of component parts for our current and future product lines.  We expect that our projected cash flows from operations, current cash reserves and borrowings available under our credit facility will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements during periods of low cash flows resulting from the seasonality of the golf industry.

If adequate funds are not available or not available on acceptable terms, we may be unable to continue operations; develop, enhance and market products; retain qualified personnel; take advantage of future opportunities, or respond to competitive pressures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition and/or liquidity.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements and it is our policy to not participate in off-balance sheet transactions, including but not limited to special purpose entities.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.  We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  On an on-going basis, we review our estimates to ensure that the estimates appropriately reflect changes in our business.

   Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market and primarily consist of finished golf clubs and component parts.  Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.  The inventory balance, which includes material, labor and assembly overhead costs, is recorded net of an estimated allowance for obsolete inventory.  The estimated allowance for obsolete inventory is based upon management's understanding of market conditions and forecasts of future product demand.  Accounting for inventories could result in material adjustments if market conditions and future demand estimates are significantly different than original assumptions, causing the reserve for obsolescence to be materially adversely affected.
 
 
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   Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when the product is shipped.  At that time, the title and risk of loss transfer to the customer, the price is fixed or determinable, and the ability to collect is reasonably assured.  The ability to collect is evaluated on an individual customer basis taking into consideration historical payment trends, current financial position, results of independent credit evaluations and payment terms.  If the ability to collect decreases significantly, including but not limited to, due to the current global economic recession, our revenue would be adversely affected.  Additionally, an estimate of product returns and warranty costs are recorded when revenue is recognized.  Estimates are based on historical trends taking into consideration current market conditions, customer demands and product sell through.  We also record estimated reductions in revenue for sales programs such as co-op advertising and spiff incentives.  Estimates in the sales program accruals are based on program participation and forecast of future product demand.  If actual sales returns and sales programs significantly exceed the recorded estimated allowances, our sales would be adversely affected.  We recognize deferred revenue as a result of sales that have extended terms and a right of return of the product under a specified program.  Once the product under the deferred revenue program is paid for and all revenue recognition criteria have been met, we record revenue.

  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments.  An estimate of uncollectable amounts is made by management using an evaluation methodology involving both overall and specific identification.  We evaluate each individual customer and measure various key aspects of the customer such as, but not limited to, their overall credit risk (via Experian and Dun & Bradstreet reports), payment history, track record for meeting payment plans, industry communications, the portion of the customer's balance that is past due and other various items.  From an overall perspective, we also look at the aging of the receivables in total and aging relative to prior periods to determine the appropriate reserve requirements.   Fluctuations in the reserve requirements will occur from period to period as the change in customer mix or strength of the customers could affect the reserve disproportionately compared to the total change in the accounts receivable balance.  Based on management's assessment, we provide for estimated uncollectable amounts through a charge to earnings and a credit to the valuation allowance.  Balances which remain outstanding after we have used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to accounts receivable.  We generally do not require collateral.  Accounting for an allowance for doubtful accounts could be significantly affected as a result of a deviation in our assessment of any one or more of our customers' financial strength.  

  Product Warranty

Our golf equipment is sold under warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year.  An allowance for estimated future warranty costs is recorded in the period products are sold.  In estimating our future warranty obligations, we consider various relevant factors, including our stated warranty policies, the historical frequency of claims, and the cost to replace or repair the product.  Accounting for product warranty reserve could be adversely affected if one or more of our products were to fail (i.e. broken shaft, broken head, etc.) to a significant degree above and beyond our historical product failure rates, which determine the product warranty accruals.

 
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   Income Taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes.   FASB ASC 740 prescribes the use of the liability method where by deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  Due to our historical operating results, management is unable to conclude on a more likely than not basis that all deferred income tax assets generated from net operating losses and other deferred tax assets will be realized.   However, due to our recent earnings history, we have concluded that it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax asset will be realized.  We have recognized a valuation allowance equal to a portion of the deferred income tax asset for which realization is uncertain.  We file tax returns with U.S. federal and state jurisdictions and are no longer subject to income tax examinations for years before 2006.

   Long-Lived Assets, Amortization and Impairment

Long-lived assets consists of property and equipment and intangible assets.  We amortize long-lived assets on a straight line basis over the determined useful life of each asset.  We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows to be generated by the asset.  If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.  Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, there was no impairment of long-lived assets.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Introduction

"Disclosure Controls and Procedures" are defined in Rules 13a -15(e) and 15d -15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as the controls and procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified by the SEC's rules and forms.  Disclosure Controls and Procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

 
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"Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a -15(f) and 15d -15(f) as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our board of directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  It includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of an issuer; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the issuer's assets that could have a material adverse effect on the financial statements.

We have endeavored to design our Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting to provide reasonable assurances that our objectives will be met.  All control systems are subject to inherent limitations, such as resource constraints, the possibility of human error, lack of knowledge or awareness, and the possibility of intentional circumvention of these controls.  Furthermore, the design of any control system is based, in part, upon assumptions about the likelihood of future events, which assumptions may ultimately prove to be incorrect.  As a result, no assurances can be made that our control system will detect every error or instance of fraudulent conduct, including an error or instance of fraudulent conduct, which could have a material adverse impact on our operations or results.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report and has concluded that our Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were designed to ensure that material information relating to us is made known to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer by others within our Company, and, based on their evaluations, our controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.

 
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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

We maintain directors' and officers' and corporate liability insurance to cover certain risks associated with, among other things, securities law-based claims filed against us or our directors and officers.  During the period covering our initial public offering, we maintained insurance from multiple carriers, each insuring a different layer of exposure, up to a total of $50 million.  In June 1999, a class action lawsuit, which we settled in June 2010 and finally resolved in June 2011, was filed against us concerning our initial public offering.  We have met the financial deductible of our directors' and officers' insurance policy for the period covered by the lawsuit.  On March 30, 2006, Zurich American Insurance Company ("Zurich"), which provided insurance coverage totaling $5 million for the layer of exposure between $15 million and $20 million, notified us that it was denying coverage of claims in the class action lawsuit because it was allegedly not timely notified of the class action lawsuit.  On October 11, 2007, we filed a suit against our former insurance broker, Thilman & Filipini, LLC ("T&F"), asserting various causes of action arising out of T&F's alleged failure to notify Zurich of the class action lawsuit.  T&F moved to dismiss our lawsuit on the basis that our suit was premature in that we had not been damaged because we had not paid any sums in satisfaction of a judgment or settlement of the class action securities litigation.  That motion was denied pursuant to a Memorandum Opinion and Order dated September 26, 2008.  On November 16, 2009, we filed a Second Amended Complaint reasserting our causes of action against T&F and adding Zurich as a defendant to the lawsuit, asserting various causes of action against it arising out of its denial of coverage for the class action lawsuit.
 
 
On June 13, 2011, the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (the “State Court”), among other things: (i) granted a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by us against Zurich finding that Zurich had breached its contract with us; (ii) denied Zurich’s motion for summary judgment on our claim for violations of the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims statute; and (iii) dismissed our claims for misrepresentation and unfair claims settlement practices under Chapter 541 of the Texas Insurance Code.  These rulings are interlocutory, which means the State Court is free to alter or vacate the rulings.  If the rulings stand, we would be entitled to recover from Zurich the sum of: (i) $5 million, (ii) 18% interest on that amount from the date of loss through the entry of final judgment and (iii) reasonable attorneys’ fees.  We are also seeking consequential damages.  The amount of consequential damages, if any, and attorneys’ fees remain to be resolved at the time of trial.  Given the preliminary nature of the State Court’s rulings, the amount, if any, that we actually recover from Zurich or our former insurance broker, T&F, may vary materially from the amounts described above.  Any final judgment would also be subject to an appeal, and any ultimate recovery in the case would be subject to payment of the first $1.25 million of any sums collected, net of fees and costs of suit, to the class action plaintiffs pursuant to our settlement agreement with them.  The trial date is set for February 22, 2012.  At this point in the legal proceedings, we cannot predict the outcome of the matter with any certainty.

From time to time, we are engaged in various other legal proceedings in the normal course of business.  The ultimate liability, if any, for the aggregate amounts claimed cannot be determined at this time.  

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We have included in our filings with the SEC, including Item 1A, "Risk Factors", of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 8, 2011, a description of certain risks and uncertainties that could have an affect on our business, future performance, or financial condition.  There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 8, 2011. 

 Item 6.  Exhibits

See "Exhibit Index" for a description of our exhibits.

 
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


 
ADAMS GOLF, INC.
 
     
Date:  November 8, 2011
 
By:  /S/ OLIVER G. BREWER III
   
Oliver G. Brewer, III
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date:  November 8, 2011
 
By:  /S/ PAMELA HIGH
   
Pamela J. High
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial Officer)
     


 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
         
Exhibit 3.1
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
 
Incorporated by reference to Form S-1, File No. 333-51715 (Exhibit 3.1)
         
Exhibit 3.2
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed on February 14, 2008
 
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, File No. 001-33978 (Exhibit 3.2)
         
Exhibit 3.3
 
Amended and Restated By-laws
 
Incorporated by reference to Form S-1, File No. 333-51715 (Exhibit 3.2)
         
Exhibit 4.1
 
1998 Stock Incentive Plan of the Company dated February 26, 1998, as amended
 
Incorporated by reference to Form S-8, File No. 333-68129 (Exhibit 4.1)
         
Exhibit 4.2
 
1996 Stock Option Plan dated April 10, 1998
 
Incorporated by reference to Form S-1, File No.333-51715 (Exhibit 4.2)
         
Exhibit 4.3
 
Adams Golf, Ltd. 401(k) Retirement Plan
 
Incorporated by reference to Form S-1, File No.333-51715 (Exhibit 4.3)
         
Exhibit 4.4
 
1999 Non-Employee Director Plan of Adams Golf, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, File No. 000-24583 (Exhibit 4.4)
         
Exhibit 4.5
 
1999 Stock Option Plan for Outside Consultants of Adams Golf, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to Form S-8, File No. 333-37320 (Exhibit 4.5)
         
Exhibit 4.6
 
2002 Stock Incentive Plan for Adams Golf, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to Annex A of the 2002 Proxy Statement, File No. 000-24583 (Annex A)
         
Exhibit 4.7
 
Form of Option Agreement under the 2002 Stock Option Plan of Adams Golf, Inc.
 
Incorporated by reference to Form S-8, File No. 333-112622 (Exhibit 4.7)
         
Exhibit 10.1
 
Amendment dated September 1, 2003 to the Commercial Lease Agreement dated April 6, 1998, between Jackson-Shaw Technology Center II and the Company
 
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, File No. 000-24583 (Exhibit 10.12)
         
Exhibit 10.2*
 
Asset Purchase Agreement of Women’s Golf Unlimited
 
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 000-24583 (Exhibit 10.11)
         
Exhibit 10.3
 
Revolving Line of Credit between Adams Golf, Inc and Wachovia Bank, National Association
 
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 13, 2007 (Exhibit 10.1)
         
Exhibit 10.4
 
Commercial Lease Agreement dated December 15, 2007, between MDN/JSC -II Limited and the Company
 
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, File No. 333-51715 (Exhibit 10.9)
 
 
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Exhibit 10.5
 
Commercial Lease Agreement dated April 10, 2008, between CLP Properties Texas, L.P. and the Company
 
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 15, 2008 (Exhibit 10.1)
         
Exhibit 10.6
 
Employment Agreement - Byron (Barney) H. Adams
 
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated January 12, 2009 (Exhibit 10.1)
         
Exhibit 10.7
 
Employment Agreement - Oliver G. (Chip) Brewer
 
Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, File No. 001-33978 (Exhibit 10.9)
         
Exhibit 10.8
 
Amendment to Revolving line of Credit between Adams Golf, Inc. and Wachovia Bank, National Association
 
Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on  Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, File No. 001-33978 (Exhibit 10.9)
         
Exhibit 10.9
 
Stipulation of Settlement of In Re Adams Golf, Inc. Securities Litigation, dated December 9, 2009
 
Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, File No. 001-33978 (Exhibit 10.10)
         
Exhibit 10.10
 
Change of Control Agreement – Pamela High, Chief Financial Officer
 
Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 2, 2011 (Exhibit 10.1)
         
Exhibit 10.11
 
Bill of Sale dated January 20, 2011
 
Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, File No. 001-33978 (Exhibit 10.11)
         
Exhibit 31.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Included in this filing
         
Exhibit 31.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Included in this filing
         
Exhibit 32.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Included in this filing
         
Exhibit 101.INS**
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Included in this filing
         
Exhibit 101.SCH**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
Included in this filing
         
Exhibit 101.CAL**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
Included in this filing
         
Exhibit 101.DEF**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
Included in this filing
         
Exhibit 101.LAB**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
Included in this filing
 
 
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Exhibit 101.PRE**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
Included in this filing
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The SEC has granted our request for confidential treatment of certain portions of these agreements.
**
In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the information in these exhibits is “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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