CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 25,880	$ 38,390
Net income	25,689	38,390
Other comprehensive income
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(3,156)	(2,287)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,988	4,761
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	28,712	40,864
Income tax benefit on other comprehensive income	434	91
Comprehensive income	29,146	40,955
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	269	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 28,877	$ 40,955