Document and Entity Information
May 19, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name CALLAWAY GOLF CO
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000837465
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 19, 2020
Entity File Number 1-10962
Entity Tax Identification Number 95-3797580
Entity Address, Address Line One 2180 RUTHERFORD ROAD
Entity Address, City or Town CARLSBAD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92008-7328
City Area Code (760)
Local Phone Number 931-1771
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol ELY
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false