CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 105,254	$ 41,667	$ 190,954
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in derivative instruments	153	(2,492)	1,976
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(7,672)	14,361	(8,831)
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	97,735	53,536	184,099
Income tax expense (benefit) on derivative instruments	282	594	(902)
Comprehensive income	98,017	54,130	183,197
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	297	163	(1,104)
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 97,720	$ 53,967	$ 184,301