CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 31,048	$ 9,740	$ 108,447	$ 133,405
Other comprehensive income:
Change in derivative instruments	661	88	(8,080)	426
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17,083)	(2,457)	(18,740)	(7,447)
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	14,626	7,371	81,627	126,384
Income tax (provision) benefit on derivative instruments	(666)	(216)	822	(386)
Comprehensive income	13,960	7,155	82,449	125,998
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	(240)	(339)	(52)
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 13,960	$ 7,395	$ 82,788	$ 126,050