CALLAWAY SAYS, DECOF PLEASE! ATTORNEY TO HELP ADVISE ON USGA

          Callaway Golf's Special Counsel LEONARD DECOF, who was
     brought on "in anticipation of a major confrontation" with
     the USGA over the technological advancements of golf clubs,
     "became involved because of his reputation as the country's
     foremost legal expert on golf's technological issues,
     according to Paul Kenyon of the Providence JOURNAL-BULLETIN. 
     Decof, who is based in Providence, led Karsten
     Manufacturing's successful fight against the PGA and the
     USGA over the style of Ping clubs a decade ago.  Decof said
     that the Ping "case involved one company.  This could be a
     case which involves every company in the game."  Decof said
     he is "not a lawyer who looks to get his people into court. 
     But I tell my clients the best way to avoid litigation is to
     be prepared to the fullest" (JOURNAL-BULLETIN, 6/10).