CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 31,474	$ 34,105	$ 57,354	$ 72,495
Other comprehensive income
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(462)	64	(3,618)	(2,223)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,583	(1,143)	8,571	3,618
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	33,595	33,026	62,307	73,890
Income tax benefit (expense) on derivative instruments	364	(29)	798	62
Comprehensive income	33,959	32,997	63,105	73,952
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(79)	0	190	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 34,038	$ 32,997	$ 62,915	$ 73,952