Document
Apr. 29, 2021
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Entity Registrant Name BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-01043
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-0848180
Entity Address, Address Line One 26125 N. Riverwoods Blvd., Suite 500
Entity Address, City or Town Mettawa
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60045-3420
City Area Code (847)
Local Phone Number 735-4700
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000014930
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 03, 2021
6.500% Senior Notes due 2048 [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.500% Senior Notes due 2048
Trading Symbol BC-A
Security Exchange Name NYSE
6.625% Senior Notes due 2049 [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.625% Senior Notes due 2049
Trading Symbol BC-B
Security Exchange Name NYSE
6.375% Senior Notes due 2049 [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.375% Senior Notes due 2049
Trading Symbol BC-C
Security Exchange Name NYSE
CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, INC [Member] | Common Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.75 per share
Trading Symbol BC
Security Exchange Name CHX
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member] | Common Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.75 per share
Trading Symbol BC
Security Exchange Name NYSE