Golf Galaxy's Third-Quarter Net Sales Rise 45% to $46 Million; Comparable Store Sales Increase 3.8%

Company Expands Quarterly Gross Profit Rate by 140 Basis Points 


EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Dec. 19  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Golf Galaxy, Inc. (NASDAQ:GGXY), a leading golf specialty retailer, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Nov. 25, 2006.

                    Third Quarter Performance Summary

                                                     Three Months Ended

  ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)  Nov. 25, 2006   Nov. 26, 2005

   Net sales                                      $46,146         $31,800

   Comparable store sales % increase(1)               3.8%            6.7%

   Net loss                                       ($3,430)        ($1,609)

   Diluted loss per share                          ($0.31)         ($0.15)

   Pro-forma net loss(2)                          ($2,486)            N/A

   Pro-forma diluted loss per share(2)             ($0.22)            N/A

  (1)  A new or relocated store is included in comparable store results
       after it has been in operation for 12 full fiscal months following
       the month of the store's grand opening weekend, typically a store's
       13th full month of operations.

  (2)  Pro-forma net loss and pro-forma diluted loss per share for the
       quarter ended Nov. 25, 2006, exclude costs of $944,000, net of tax,
       related to the previously announced pending acquisition of the
       company by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.  Pro-forma results are not a
       measure of performance presented in accordance with GAAP and are
       intended to be a supplement, but not a substitute for net loss or
       diluted loss per share prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The company
       believes the use of pro-forma net loss and pro-forma diluted loss per
       share provides a consistent measure of profitability as well as
       important supplemental information due to the significant impact the
       acquisition-related expenses had on the company's financial results
       for the third quarter of fiscal 2007.  A reconciliation of these
       non-GAAP financial measures to net loss and diluted loss per share in
       accordance with GAAP is presented in the table attached to this
       release.



Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 increased 45.1 percent to $46.1 million, compared with $31.8 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Comparable store sales increased 3.8 percent for the fiscal third quarter, compared with a comparable store sales increase of 6.7 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2006.

The company reported a net loss for the third quarter of $3.4 million, or a loss of 31 cents per diluted share.  The company typically reports a net loss in its fiscal third quarter, its lowest volume period due to seasonality. Third quarter results include acquisition-related costs of $944,000, net of tax, or 9 cents per diluted share, associated with the company's pending acquisition by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., which was announced on Nov. 13th. As expected, net loss per share also increased in our third fiscal quarter compared to the prior year due to the seasonality of sales combined with a higher fixed cost structure due to additional store locations and increased general and administrative expenses.  Excluding acquisition-related costs, the company's pro forma net loss for the third quarter of 2007 was $2.5 million, or a pro forma diluted loss per share of 22 cents.  The company's guidance for the quarter, which excluded acquisition-related costs, was for a net loss of $2.7 million to $2.3 million, or 25 cents to 21 cents per diluted share. A reconciliation of pro-forma net loss and pro-forma diluted loss per share is provided in a table that follows.

Net sales for the nine months ended Nov. 25, 2006 increased 40.2 percent to $224.3 million, compared with $160.0 million in the 2006 fiscal period. Comparable store sales increased 1.5 percent for the first nine months of fiscal 2007, compared with a comparable store sales increase of 8.4 percent for the same period of the prior year.  Golf Galaxy reported net income of $6.1 million, or 54 cents per diluted share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2007, compared with net income of $5.5 million, or 58 cents per diluted share, for the same period of the prior year.  Pro-forma diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 increased 24 percent to 62 cents per diluted share, compared with pro-forma diluted earnings per share of 50 cents for the first nine months of fiscal 2006.  Pro-forma results for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 exclude acquisition-related costs of $944,000, net of tax; pro-forma results for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 have been adjusted to account for the increase in the number of outstanding shares following the completion of the company's initial public offering.  A reconciliation of pro-forma net loss and pro-forma diluted loss per share is provided in a table that follows.

"We are very proud of our employees' relentless focus on outstanding execution which resulted in another quarter of solid growth," said Randy Zanatta, Golf Galaxy's president and chief executive officer.  "This past quarter marks the company's fifteenth consecutive quarter of comparable store sales increases.  In addition, we expanded our overall gross margin by 140 basis points reflecting the continuing strength of our operating model. We achieved this gross margin improvement through continued focus on strategic initiatives to increase sales of higher margin product categories including services, apparel and pre-owned clubs.  During the quarter, we increased our services revenue to 4.8 percent of our overall sales, as compared with 3.3 percent of our sales in the same quarter last year.  Services are a key element of our brand and differentiate us from our competitors, while delivering higher gross margins.  We now have completed the retrofit of all stores with the GolfWorks store-in-store concept enabling us to market our service offerings more effectively and continue to grow this important part of our business."

"In addition, our gross margins also benefited from a less promotional approach entering the holiday shopping season as compared to last year," commented Zanatta.  "Our success to date is the result of the dedication of our employees and management team and we will continue to work diligently together to execute our goal of being the leading golf specialty retailer in the United States."

Golf Galaxy opened four new stores during its fiscal 2007 third quarter. The new stores, which complete the company's current fiscal year expansion of 15 new stores, broaden Golf Galaxy's presence in Colorado, North Carolina, and Texas.  The company currently operates 65 stores in 24 states. Golf Galaxy reaffirmed its plans to open 16 to 18 new stores in fiscal 2008.

"We continue to execute our store expansion plan and believe significant opportunity exists for the Golf Galaxy brand in existing and new markets," said Zanatta.  "Specifically, we believe there are tremendous expansion opportunities in the high population, year round golfing areas of the United States including the California, Arizona and Florida markets."

Company Outlook and Conference Call

Due to the pending acquisition by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. the company will not be conducting a fiscal third quarter 2007 conference call or providing specific comments on its future outlook, including revenue and earnings projections.

As announced on Nov. 13, 2006, Golf Galaxy entered into an acquisition agreement with Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, each outstanding share of Golf Galaxy common stock will be converted into the right to receive $18.82 per share in cash, without interest.  Completion of the acquisition is contingent upon various conditions, which are more fully set forth in the agreement, and includes, among other things, approval of the transaction by Golf Galaxy's shareholders.  The companies expect to complete the acquisition in Feb. 2007, subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino approval under United States antitrust laws and customary closing conditions.

About Golf Galaxy

Golf Galaxy, Inc., based in Eden Prairie, Minn., is a multi-channel golf specialty retailer. The company currently operates 65 stores in 24 states, ecommerce websites and catalog operations.  The company's Everything for the Game(R) merchandising strategy offers a comprehensive selection of competitively priced brand name golf equipment, accessories, apparel, golf services, and golf instruction by on-staff certified PGA professionals in a unique interactive store environment.  The GolfWorks, a leading brand for golf club components, clubmaking tools and technical information, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golf Galaxy. For more information, visit http://www.golfgalaxy.com/ and http://www.golfworks.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements about Golf Galaxy and readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements that are current only as of the date made. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed in forward- looking statements. The factors listed below, among others, could cause the company's actual financial performance to differ materially from that expressed in any forward-looking statement: A decline in the popularity of golf or golf-related products and services; limitations imposed by suppliers on the amount or variety of products; failure by suppliers to develop and introduce new products or if new products result in excessive close-outs of existing inventories; seasonal fluctuation in demand for products; weather conditions; ability to successfully implement growth plan; competition in the golf and sporting goods industry; a decline in discretionary spending; availability of adequate capital to fund growth; loss of key management; the company's ability to successfully integrate acquired companies, including The GolfWorks; the failure to obtain shareholder adoption and approval of the acquisition agreement or the failure to satisfy other closing conditions with respect to the proposed acquisition; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the acquisition agreement; the failure of the proposed acquisition to close for any other reason; and the amount of costs, fees, expenses and other charges relating to the acquisition. Additional information concerning these and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is included in the company's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2006. The foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive and Golf Galaxy disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise or update any previously made forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

                       --Financial Tables Follow--



  GOLF GALAXY, INC.
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
  (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

                              Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended
                                 (Unaudited)              (Unaudited)
                             Nov. 25,     Nov. 26,    Nov. 25,     Nov. 26,
                               2006         2005        2006         2005
  Net sales                  $46,146      $31,800     $224,309     $160,005
  Cost of sales               34,062       23,915      154,603      111,822
  Gross profit                12,084        7,885       69,706       48,183
  Operating expenses:
     Retail operating         11,302        7,594       42,014       29,299
     General and
      administrative           4,215        2,527       13,154        7,784
     Preopening                  718          662        2,492        2,012
  (Loss) income from
   operations                 (4,151)      (2,898)      12,046        9,088
  Acquisition-related
   expenses                     (965)          --         (965)          --
  Interest (expense)
   income, net                   (33)         172           50          287
  (Loss) income before
   income taxes               (5,149)      (2,726)       11,131       9,375
  Income tax benefit
   (expense)                   1,719        1,117        (4,988)     (3,844)
  Net (loss) income           (3,430)      (1,609)        6,143       5,531
  Less preferred stock
   dividends                      --           --            --      (1,721)
  Net (loss) income
   applicable to common
   shareholders              $(3,430)     $(1,609)       $6,143      $3,810
  Net (loss) income per
   share:
    Basic                     $(0.31)      $(0.15)       $0.56        $0.66
    Diluted                   $(0.31)      $(0.15)       $0.54        $0.58
  Weighted average number
   of shares outstanding:
    Basic                 11,074,449   10,653,135   10,988,214    5,768,834
    Diluted               11,074,449   10,653,135   11,478,627    9,480,569



  GOLF GALAXY, INC.
  CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
  (In Thousands)

                                    Nov. 25,       Nov. 26,
                                      2006           2005        Feb. 25,
                                  (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)      2006(1)
  Assets
  Current Assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents        $2,300         $15,465       $11,075
    Accounts receivable, net          8,735           6,143         4,523
    Inventories, net                 62,065          43,305        45,278
    Prepaid expenses & other
     current assets                   5,646           4,678         5,196
                                     78,746          69,591        66,072

  Property and equipment, net        42,453          26,043        35,218
  Goodwill & intangible assets,
   net                                9,420              --            --
  Deferred tax assets & other         5,296           2,508         5,257
  Total assets                     $135,915         $98,142      $106,547

  Liabilities and stockholders'
   equity
  Current liabilities:
    Borrowings under credit
     agreement                       $8,250             $--           $--
    Accounts payable                 23,272          21,923        23,224
    Accrued liabilities              15,694           9,987        16,453
  Total current liabilities          47,216          31,910        39,677

  Deferred rent credits and other    18,827          11,403        12,177
  Stockholders' Equity               69,872          54,829        54,693
  Total Liabilities and
   Stockholders' Equity            $135,915         $98,142      $106,547

  (1) The Balance Sheet as of February 25, 2006 has been condensed from the
      audited financial statements.



  GOLF GALAXY, INC.
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
  RECONCILIATION OF PRO-FORMA NET (LOSS) INCOME AND PRO-FORMA DILUTED (LOSS)
  INCOME PER SHARE
  (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

                                    Quarter
                                     Ended             Nine Months Ended
                                  (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)
                                    Nov. 25,        Nov. 25,       Nov. 26,
                                    2006 (1)        2006 (1)       2005 (2)
  Pro-Forma Information
  Pro-forma net (loss) income
   applicable to common
   shareholders                     ($2,486)          $7,087        $5,531
  Pro-forma net (loss) income
   per share:
     Basic                           ($0.22)           $0.64         $0.52
     Diluted                         ($0.22)           $0.62         $0.50
  Pro-forma weighted average
   number of shares
   outstanding:
     Basic                       11,074,449       10,988,214    10,642,003
     Diluted                     11,074,449       11,478,627    11,150,899

  Reconciliation of pro-forma
   information to GAAP
  Net (loss) income applicable
   to common shareholders (GAAP)    ($3,430)          $6,143        $3,810
     Acquisition-related
      expenses, net of tax              944              944            --
  Preferred stock dividends              --               --         1,721
  Net (loss) income applicable
   to common shareholders
   (Pro-forma)                      ($2,486)          $7,087        $5,531
  Basic
  Weighted average number of
   shares outstanding (GAAP)     11,074,449       10,988,214     5,768,834
     Conversion of preferred
      stock to common                    --               --     3,202,839
     Weighted average additional
      shares issued in IPO               --               --     1,670,330
  Weighted average number of
   shares outstanding
   (Pro-forma)                   11,074,449       10,988,214    10,642,003
  Diluted
  Weighted average number of
   shares outstanding (GAAP)     11,074,449       11,478,627     9,480,569
     Weighted average additional
      shares issued in IPO               --               --     1,670,330
  Weighted average number of
   shares outstanding
   (Pro-forma)                   11,074,449       11,478,627    11,150,899

  (1) Pro-forma results for the three and nine-month periods ended Nov. 25,
      2006, exclude costs of $944,000, net of tax, related to the previously
      announced pending acquisition of the company by Dick's Sporting Goods,
      Inc.  Pro-forma results are not a measure of performance presented in
      accordance with GAAP and are intended to be a supplement, but not a
      substitute for net income or other financial data prepared in
      accordance with GAAP.  The company believes the use of pro-forma net
      loss and pro-forma diluted loss per share provides a consistent
      measure of profitability as well as important supplemental information
      due to the significant impact the acquisition-related expenses had on
      the company's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2007.

  (2) Pro-forma results for the nine months ended Nov. 26, 2005, are
      presented as if the company's initial public offering and the
      conversion of preferred stock into shares of common stock had occurred
      immediately prior to the beginning of fiscal 2006.  Pro-forma results
      are not a measure of performance presented in accordance with GAAP and
      are intended to be a supplement, but not a substitute for net income
      or other financial data prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The company
      believes the use of pro-forma results provides a consistent measure of
      profitability as well as important supplemental information due to the
      significant increase in common shares outstanding resulting from the
      company's initial public offering and the conversion of the
      convertible preferred stock into shares of common stock as of
      Aug. 3, 2005.



  CONTACTS:
  Rick Nordvold, CFO                                            John Mills
  Golf Galaxy, Inc.                         Integrated Corporate Relations
  [phone]                                            [phone]


DATASOURCE: Golf Galaxy, Inc.



CONTACT:  Rick Nordvold, CFO of Golf Galaxy, Inc., [phone]; or

John Mills of Integrated Corporate Relations, [phone], for Golf

Galaxy, Inc.



Web site:  http://www.golfgalaxy.com/

http://www.golfworks.com/ 

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