The Company - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020 segment	Oct. 27, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of countries in which company operates (more than)	120
Number of reportable segments	2
Former Topgolf Stakeholders
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners		48.50%
Golf Equipment \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percent of sales by operating segment	62.00%
Apparel, Gear and Other \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percent of sales by operating segment	38.00%

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