CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 79,229	$ 105,254	$ 41,667
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in derivative instruments	(5,585)	153	(2,492)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(4,751)	(7,672)	14,361
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	68,893	97,735	53,536
Income tax expense on derivative instruments	1,275	282	594
Comprehensive income	70,168	98,017	54,130
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(339)	297	163
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 70,507	$ 97,720	$ 53,967