CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 62,731	$ 25,880
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in derivative instruments	(1,556)	(3,156)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,721	5,988
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	65,896	28,712
Income tax expense (benefit) on derivative instruments	(249)	434
Comprehensive income	65,647	29,146
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(589)	(269)
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 65,058	$ 28,877