CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 189,900	$ 14,568	$ 16,008
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	1,976	525	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(8,831)	(11,542)	(12,973)
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	183,045	3,551	3,035
Income tax expense on other comprehensive income items	(902)	0	0
Comprehensive income	182,143	3,551	3,035
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,104)	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 183,247	$ 3,551	$ 3,035