CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (126,934)	$ 79,229	$ 105,254
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in derivative instruments	(12,730)	(5,585)	153
Foreign currency translation adjustments	25,690	(4,751)	(7,672)
Comprehensive (loss) income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	(113,974)	68,893	97,735
Income tax provision on derivative instruments	2,916	1,275	282
Comprehensive (loss) income	(111,058)	70,168	98,017
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	0	(339)	297
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ (111,058)	$ 70,507	$ 97,720