Topgolf Callaway Brands (MODG) 10-Q 9 May 18 2018 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	ELY
Entity Registrant Name	CALLAWAY GOLF CO
Entity Central Index Key	837,465
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	94,421,053

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 38,718	$ 85,674
Accounts receivable, net	265,240	94,725
Inventories	262,290	262,486
Income taxes receivable	4,949	542
Other current assets	24,695	22,557
Total current assets	595,892	465,984
Property, plant and equipment, net	72,881	70,227
Intangible assets, net (Note 7)	225,491	225,758
Goodwill (Note 7)	56,694	56,429
Deferred taxes, net	82,698	91,398
Investment in golf-related venture (Note 9)	70,777	70,495
Other assets	11,115	10,866
Total assets	1,115,548	991,157
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	181,779	176,127
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	27,578	40,173
Asset-based credit facilities	178,523	87,755
Accrued warranty expense	7,311	6,657
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	2,378	2,367
Income tax liability	3,905	1,295
Total current liabilities	401,474	314,374
Long-term liabilities:
Income tax payable	4,754	4,602
Deferred taxes, net	1,871	1,822
Long-term other	2,039	1,536
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	8,899	9,448
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized, 95,648,648 and 95,042,557 shares issued at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	956	950
Additional paid-in capital	333,385	335,222
Retained earnings	374,758	324,081
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,839)	(6,166)
Less: Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 1,227,595 and 411,013 shares at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	(18,958)	(4,456)
Total Callaway Golf Company shareholders’ equity	686,302	649,631
Non-controlling interest in consolidated entity (Note 8)	10,209	9,744
Total shareholders’ equity	696,511	659,375
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 1,115,548	$ 991,157

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE3

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	3,000,000	3,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	240,000,000	240,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	95,648,648	95,042,557
Common Stock held in treasury, shares (in shares)	1,227,595	411,013

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMEN

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 403,191	$ 308,927
Cost of sales	202,729	161,212
Gross profit	200,462	147,715
Operating expenses:
Selling expense	82,960	71,762
General and administrative expense	21,894	22,864
Research and development expense	9,624	8,882
Total operating expenses	114,478	103,508
Income from operations	85,984	44,207
Interest income	52	31
Interest expense	(1,580)	(746)
Other expense, net	(4,506)	(4,406)
Income before income taxes	79,950	39,086
Income tax provision	17,219	13,206
Net income	62,731	25,880
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(124)	191
Net income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 62,855	$ 25,689
Earnings per common share:
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.66	$ 0.27
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.65	$ 0.27
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	94,975	94,070
Diluted (in shares)	97,038	95,948
Dividends declared per common share (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEME5

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 62,731	$ 25,880
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in derivative instruments	(1,556)	(3,156)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,721	5,988
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	65,896	28,712
Income tax expense (benefit) on derivative instruments	(249)	434
Comprehensive income	65,647	29,146
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(589)	(269)
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 65,058	$ 28,877

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEME6

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Statements - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 62,731	$ 25,880
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	4,737	4,319
Deferred taxes, net	14,035	15,630
Non-cash share-based compensation	2,999	3,218
Gain on disposal of long-lived assets	(3)	(34)
Debt discount amortization	2,060	3,111
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net	(185,490)	(106,254)
Inventories	4,134	20,410
Other assets	(760)	(1,565)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	200	(17,692)
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	(12,883)	(8,037)
Accrued warranty expense	654	550
Income taxes receivable/payable, net	(1,748)	(2,326)
Other liabilities	60	(15)
Net cash used in operating activities	(109,274)	(62,805)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(7,964)	(6,301)
Investments in Topgolf, during the period	(282)	0
Investments in golf related investments	0	(58,629)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	0	38
Net cash used in investing activities	(8,246)	(64,892)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from credit facilities, net	90,768	64,988
Acquisition of treasury stock	752	484
Repayments of Long-term Debt	(539)	0
Dividends paid, net	(954)	(939)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(20,123)	(15,369)
Net cash provided by financing activities	69,904	49,164
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	660	547
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(46,956)	(77,986)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	85,674	125,975
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	38,718	47,989
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for income taxes, net	4,244	4,460
Cash paid for interest and fees	1,317	494
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Issuance of treasury stock and common stock for compensatory stock awards released from restriction	4,331	3,099
Accrued capital expenditures at period-end	$ 746	$ 1,267

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEME7

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2018 - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Treasury Stock	Callaway Golf Company	Non-Controlling Interests
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	$ (11,185)
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09				$ (11,185)			$ (11,185)
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017		95,043				(411)
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	659,375	$ 950	$ 335,222	324,081	$ (6,166)	$ (4,456)	649,631	$ 9,744
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Acquisition of treasury stock (in shares)						(1,273)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(20,123)					$ (20,123)	(20,123)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)						98
Exercise of stock options	752		(538)			$ 1,290	752
Compensatory awards released from restriction (in shares)		606				358
Compensatory awards released from restriction	0	$ 6	(4,298)	(39)		$ 4,331
Share-based compensation	2,999		2,999				2,999
Cash dividends	(954)			(954)			(954)
Equity adjustment from foreign currency translation	4,721				4,132		4,132	589
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(1,805)				(1,805)		(1,805)
Net income	62,731			62,855			62,855	(124)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018		95,649				(1,228)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2018	$ 696,511	$ 956	$ 333,385	$ 374,758	$ (3,839)	$ (18,958)	$ 686,302	$ 10,209

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by Callaway Golf Company (the “Company” or “Callaway Golf”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). Accordingly, certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated condensed financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the Commission. These consolidated condensed financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all the normal and recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods and dates presented. Interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Examples of such estimates include provisions for warranty, uncollectible accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, estimates for variable consideration related to sales returns and promotional programs, tax contingencies and provisional estimates due to the Tax Act enacted in December 2017, estimates on the valuation of share-based awards and recoverability of long-lived assets and investments. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates. On an ongoing basis, the Company reviews its estimates to ensure that these estimates appropriately reflect changes in its business or as new information becomes available. Recent Accounting Standards In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities." The new standard is designed to refine and expand hedge accounting for both financial (e.g., interest rate) and commodity risks. Its provisions create more transparency around how economic results are presented, both on the face of the financial statements and in the footnotes. It also makes certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of hedge accounting guidance. The new standard is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, is permitted. If early adoption is elected in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period (i.e., the initial application date). The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated condensed financial statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)." Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee's obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (ii) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged and lessees will no longer be provided with a source of off-balance sheet financing. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. The Company plans to adopt this ASU on the effective date of January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated condensed financial statements, but it anticipates that upon adoption it will be required to record right-of-use assets and lease obligations on its consolidated condensed balance sheet, which could have a significant impact on the Company's financial position. Adoption of New Accounting Standards On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" using the modified retrospective approach, and applied this guidance to all contracts as of the adoption date as discussed in Note 2 below. This new standard requires companies to identify contractual performance obligations and determine whether revenue should be recognized at a point in time or over time based on when control of goods and services transfers to a customer. In addition, it requires companies to determine the transaction price for a contract, which is the price used to recognize revenue as well as the amount of consideration companies expect to collect from its customers in exchange for the promised goods or services in the contract. Because the transaction price can vary as a result of variable consideration for items such as sales returns, discounts, rebates, price concessions and incentives, companies are required to include an estimate of variable consideration in the transaction price. The adoption of this new standard accelerated the timing of when the Company recognizes variable consideration for certain sales promotions and price concessions that it offers to its customers. As a result, the Company now estimates the variable consideration related to these sales programs at the time of the sale based on a historical rate, as opposed to when these programs are approved and announced, which occurs later in the product's life cycle. Upon the adoption of Topic 606, the Company recorded a cumulative adjustment to beginning retained earnings of $11,185,000 , as noted in the table below, to reflect the estimated amount of variable consideration related to future sales programs for revenue recognized in prior periods. Prior period information that is presented for comparative purposes has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards that were in effect in those periods. Balance Sheet Balance at December 31, 2017 Adjustments Due To Topic 606 Balance at January 1, 2018 Accounts receivable, net $ 94,725 $ (16,156 ) $ 78,569 Deferred taxes, net $ 91,398 $ 4,971 $ 96,369 Retained earnings $ 324,081 $ (11,185 ) $ 312,896 The impact of adopting the new revenue standard on the Company's consolidated condensed statement of operations and balance sheet for the three month period ended March 31, 2018 was as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of Topic 606 Effect of Change Increase/(Decrease) Net Sales $ 403,191 $ 411,634 $ (8,443 ) Income tax provision $ 17,219 $ 19,037 $ (1,818 ) Net income $ 62,731 $ 69,356 $ (6,625 ) March 31, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of Topic 606 Effect of Change Assets Accounts receivable, net $ 265,240 $ 289,839 $ (24,599 ) Deferred taxes, net $ 82,698 $ 77,008 $ 5,690 Liabilities and Equity Income tax liability $ 3,905 $ 5,004 $ (1,099 ) Retained earnings $ 374,758 $ 392,568 $ (17,810 ) In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02 “Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” which provides financial statement preparers with an option to reclassify stranded tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings in each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Act (or portion thereof) resulted in a disproportionate tax effect. The amendments are effective for all organizations for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted this policy during the first quarter of 2018 using the specific identification method, and the adoption of this policy did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16 “Intra-Entity Asset Transfer of Assets other than Inventory,” which eliminates the requirement to defer the tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers until they are disposed or sold to a third party. This ASU became effective as of January 1, 2018. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-04, "Liabilities—Extinguishment of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products," which clarifies when it is acceptable to recognize the unredeemed portion of prepaid gift cards into income. This ASU became effective as of January 1, 2018. The adoption of this ASU did not change the Company's accounting for gift cards, and therefore did not impact the Company's consolidated condensed financial statements. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company had $1,043,000 of deferred revenue related to unredeemed gift cards. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." The amendment requires (i) equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (ii) public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes and (iii) separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (i.e., securities or loans and receivables). This amendment eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. This ASU became effective as of January 1, 2018. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company had an investment in Topgolf International, Inc., doing business as the Topgolf Entertainment Group ("Topgolf") of $70,777,000 , consisting of common stock and various classes of preferred stock, which is accounted for at cost less any impairments, as this investment is without a readily determinable fair value. In accordance with ASU No. 2016-01, if there is an observable price change as a result of an orderly transaction for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer, the Company would be required to assess the fair value impact, if any, on each class of Topgolf stock held by the Company, and write such stock up or down to its estimated fair value. Based on prior observable market transactions, the Company believes that the fair value of its investment in Topgolf significantly exceeds its cost. If there are any observable price changes related to this investment, the adjustment to measure this investment at fair value could have a significant effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations (see Note 9 ). During the three months ended March 31, 2018, there were no transactions with observable price changes and as such, no adjustments to measure this investment at fair value were made as of March 31, 2018.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Note 2. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of its products, which include golf clubs, golf balls, golf bags and other lifestyle and golf-related apparel and accessories. The Company sells its products to customers, which include on- and off-course golf shops and national retail stores, as well as to consumers through its e-commerce business and at its apparel retail locations. In addition, the Company recognizes royalty income from the sale of certain soft goods products, as well as revenue from the sale of gift cards. The Company's contracts with customers are generally in the form of a purchase order. In certain cases, the Company enters into sales agreements, which provide items such as specific terms, discounts and allowances. In addition, the Company enters into licensing agreements with certain distributors. The following table presents the Company's revenue disaggregated by major product category and operating segment (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Operating Segments Golf Clubs Golf Balls Gear, Accessories & Other Total Major product category: Woods $ 128,802 $ — $ — $ 128,802 Irons 95,209 — — 95,209 Putters 33,430 — — 33,430 Golf Balls — 54,922 — 54,922 Gear, Accessories and Other — — 90,828 90,828 $ 257,441 $ 54,922 $ 90,828 $ 403,191 The Company sells its golf clubs and golf ball products as well as its gear and accessories in the United States and internationally, with its principal international markets being Japan and Europe. Sales of golf clubs, golf balls and gear and accessories in each region are generally proportional to the Company's consolidated net sales by operating segment as a percentage of total consolidated net sales. Sales of gear and accessories in Japan are proportionally higher relative to the size of that region due to sales from the apparel joint venture. The following table presents information about the geographical areas in which the Company operates. Revenues are attributed to the location to which the product was shipped. Three Months Ended Major Geographic Region: (In thousands) United States $ 235,161 Europe 51,202 Japan 69,275 Rest of Asia 24,775 Other foreign countries 22,778 $ 403,191 Product Sales The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of its products when it satisfies the terms of a sales order from a customer or consumer, and transfers control of the products ordered to a customer or consumer. Control transfers at a point in time when products are shipped, and in certain cases, when products are received by customers. In addition, the Company recognizes revenue at the point of sale on transactions with consumers at its retail locations. Royalty Income Royalty income is recognized over time in net sales as underlying product sales occur, subject to certain minimum royalties, in accordance with the related licensing arrangements and is included in the Gear, Accessories and Other operating segment. Total royalty income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $4,844,000 and $5,124,000 , respectively. Gift Cards Revenues from gift cards are deferred and recognized when the cards are redeemed. The Company’s gift cards have no expiration date. The Company recognizes revenue from unredeemed gift cards, otherwise known as breakage, when the likelihood of redemption becomes remote and under circumstances that comply with any applicable state escheatment laws. To determine when redemption is remote, the Company analyzes an aging of unredeemed cards (based on the date the card was last used or the activation date if the card has never been used) and compares that information with historical redemption trends. The Company uses a historical redemption rate to recognize breakage on unredeemed gift cards. The Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions used to determine the timing of recognition of gift card revenues. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the total amount of deferred revenue on gift cards was $971,000 and $1,273,000 , respectively, of which $274,000 and $261,000 was recognized into revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. At March 31, 2018 , the total amount of deferred revenue on gift cards was $1,043,000 . Variable Consideration The amount of revenue the Company recognizes is based on the amount of consideration it expects to receive from customers and consumers. The amount of consideration is the net sales price, which includes estimates of variable consideration, including sales returns, discounts and allowances as well as sales programs, sales promotions and price concessions that are offered by the Company. These estimates are based on the amounts earned or to be claimed by customers and consumers on the related sales, and are therefore classified as reductions to sales and trade accounts receivable. The Company’s primary sales program, the “Preferred Retailer Program,” offers longer payment terms during the initial sell-in period, as well as potential rebates and discounts, for participating retailers in exchange for providing certain benefits to the Company, including the maintenance of agreed upon inventory levels, prime product placement and retailer staff training. Under this program, qualifying retailers can earn either discounts or rebates based upon the amount of product purchased. Discounts are applied and recorded at the time of sale. For rebates, the Company estimates the amount of variable consideration related to the rebate at the time of sale based on the customer’s estimated qualifying current year product purchases. The estimate is based on the historical level of purchases, adjusted for any factors expected to affect the current year purchase levels. The estimated year-end rebate is adjusted quarterly based on actual purchase levels, as necessary. The Preferred Retailer Program is generally short-term in nature and the actual amount of rebate to be paid under this program is known as of the end of the year and paid to customers shortly after year-end. Historically, the Company's actual amount of variable consideration related to its Preferred Retailer Program has not been materially different from its estimates. The Company also offers short-term sales program incentives, which include sell-through promotions and price concessions. The Company estimates variable consideration related to these types of programs at the time of the sale based on a historical average rate, which generally aligns with the Company's products' life cycles. The Company monitors this estimate and adjusts the promotional liability when it becomes evident that the amount of consideration it expects to receive changes. Historically, the Company’s actual amount of variable consideration related to these sales programs has not been materially different from its estimates. The Company records an estimate for anticipated returns through a reduction of sales and cost of sales and accounts receivable in the period that the related sales are recorded. Sales returns are estimated based upon historical returns, current economic trends, changes in customer demands and sell-through of products. The Company also offers its customers sales programs that allow for specific returns. The Company records a return liability for anticipated returns related to these sales programs at the time of the sale based on the terms of the sales program. Historically, the Company’s actual sales returns have not been materially different from management’s original estimates. The Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions used to calculate its return liability. Credit Losses The Company's trade accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value, which includes an appropriate allowance for estimated credit losses, as well as reserves related to product returns and sales programs as described above. The estimate of credit losses is based upon historical bad debts, current customer receivable balances, age of customer receivable balances, the customer’s financial condition and current economic trends, all of which are subject to change. Actual uncollected amounts have historically been consistent with the Company’s expectations. The Company's payment terms on its receivables from customers are generally 60 days or less. The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity related to the Company’s allowance for credit losses (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 4,447 $ 5,728 Provision (595 ) 737 Write-off of uncollectible amounts, net of recoveries (43 ) (2,765 ) Ending balance $ 3,809 $ 3,700 The Company has a two-year stated product warranty. The estimated cost associated with its product warranty continues to be recognized at the time of the sale. See Note 10 for further information.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3. Business Combinations During 2017, the Company completed the acquisitions of OGIO International, Inc. ("OGIO") and TravisMathew, LLC ("TravisMathew"). The purchase price of each acquisition was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition in accordance with ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurement." The excess between the purchase price and the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was allocated to goodwill. The Company determined the estimated fair values after review and consideration of relevant information, including discounted cash flows, quoted market prices and estimates made by management. The Company may retrospectively adjust the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, as necessary, during the measurement period of up to one year from the acquisition date, to reflect new information existing at the acquisition date affecting the measurement of those amounts at that date, and any additional assets or liabilities existing at that date. Valuations of acquired intangible assets and inventory are subject to fair value measurements that were based primarily on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represent Level 3 measurements (see Note 14 ). Both acquisitions were treated as asset purchases for income tax purposes and, as such, the Company expects to deduct all of the intangible assets, including goodwill, from taxable income over time. Acquisition of OGIO International, Inc. On January 11, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of OGIO, a leading manufacturer of high quality bags, accessories and apparel in the golf and lifestyle categories, in a cash transaction pursuant to the terms of a Share Purchase Agreement, by and among the Company, OGIO, and each of the shareholders and option holders of OGIO. The acquired furniture, fixtures, office equipment, leasehold improvements, computer equipment and warehouse equipment were all valued at their estimated replacement cost, which the Company determined approximated the net book value of the assets on the date of the acquisition. Inventory was valued using the net realizable value approach, which was based on the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonable disposal costs. The customer and distributor relationships were valued under the income approach based on the present value of future earnings. The trade name was valued under the royalty savings income approach method, which is equal to the present value of the after-tax royalty savings attributable to owning the trade name as opposed to paying a third party for its use. For this valuation, the Company used a royalty rate of 7.5% , which is reflective of royalty rates paid in market transactions, and a discount rate of 14.0% on the future cash flows generated by the net after-tax savings. Goodwill arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies expected from combining the operations of the Company and OGIO. For segment reporting purposes, goodwill is reported in the Gear, Accessories and Other operating segment. The total purchase price was valued at $65,951,000 . The Company recognized transaction costs of $1,805,000 , which were recognized in general and administrative expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2017. The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date based on the purchase price allocation (in thousands): At January 11, 2017 Assets Acquired Cash $ 8,061 Accounts receivable 7,696 Inventory 7,092 Other current assets 328 Property and equipment 2,369 Intangibles - trade name 49,700 Intangibles - customer & distributor relationships 1,500 Intangibles - non-compete agreements 150 Goodwill 5,885 Total assets acquired 82,781 Liabilities Assumed Accounts Payable and accrued liabilities 16,830 Net assets acquired $ 65,951 Acquisition of TravisMathew, LLC On August 17, 2017, the Company acquired TravisMathew, a golf and lifestyle apparel company in an all-cash transaction pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and among the Company, TravisMathew, OTP LLC, a California limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and a representative of the equity holders of TravisMathew. The Company acquired TravisMathew by way of a merger of Merger Sub with and into TravisMathew, with TravisMathew surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The primary reason for this acquisition was to enhance the Company's presence in golf while also providing a platform for future growth in the lifestyle category. The acquired furniture, fixtures, office equipment, leasehold improvements, computer equipment and warehouse equipment were all valued at their estimated replacement cost, which the Company determined approximated the net book value of the assets on the date of the acquisition. Inventory was valued using the net realizable value approach, which was based on the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonable disposal costs. The licensing agreement was valued under the income approach based on the projected royalty income from the distributors. The customer and distributor relationships were valued under the income approach based on the present value of future earnings. The trade name was valued under the royalty savings income approach method, which is equal to the present value of the after-tax royalty savings attributable to owning the trade name as opposed to paying a third party for its use. For this valuation, the Company used a royalty rate of 8.0% , which is reflective of royalty rates paid in market transactions, and a discount rate of 11.0% on the future cash flows generated by the net after-tax savings. Goodwill arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies expected from combining the operations of the Company and TravisMathew. For segment reporting purposes, goodwill is reported in the Gear, Accessories and Other operating segment. The total purchase price was valued at $ 124,578,000 . In connection with the acquisition, during the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized transaction costs of approximately $2,521,000 in general and administrative expenses. The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date based on the purchase price allocation (in thousands): At August 17, 2017 Assets Acquired Cash $ 663 Accounts receivable 9,715 Inventory 11,909 Other current assets 549 Property and equipment 4,327 Other assets 117 Intangibles - trade name 78,400 Intangibles - licensing agreement 1,100 Intangibles - customer & distributor relationships 4,450 Intangibles - non-compete agreements 600 Goodwill 23,640 Total assets acquired 135,470 Liabilities Assumed Accounts Payable and accrued liabilities 10,892 Net assets acquired $ 124,578

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	Note 4. Financing Arrangements In addition to cash on hand, as well as cash generated from operations, the Company relies on its primary and Japan asset-based revolving credit facilities to manage seasonal fluctuations in liquidity and to provide additional liquidity when the Company’s operating cash flows are not sufficient to fund the Company’s requirements. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company had $178,523,000 outstanding under these facilities, $1,271,000 in outstanding letters of credit, and $38,718,000 in cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company's available liquidity, which is comprised of cash on hand and amounts available under both facilities, after letters of credit and outstanding borrowings was $220,129,000 . As of March 31, 2017 , the Company had 76,954,000 outstanding under these facilities, $834,000 in outstanding letters of credit, and $47,989,000 in cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company's available liquidity, which is comprised of cash on hand and amounts available under both facilities, after letters of credit and outstanding borrowings, was $172,775,000 . Primary Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility In November 2017, the Company amended and restated its primary credit facility (the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement) with Bank of America N.A. and other lenders (the “ABL Facility”), which provides a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility of up to $330,000,000 , comprised of a $260,000,000 U.S. facility (of which $20,000,000 is available for letters of credit), a $25,000,000 Canadian facility (of which $5,000,000 is available for letters of credit) and a $45,000,000 United Kingdom facility (of which $2,000,000 is available for letters of credit), in each case subject to borrowing base availability under the applicable facility. The amounts outstanding under the ABL Facility are secured by certain assets, including cash (to the extent pledged by the Company), the Company's intellectual property, certain eligible real estate, inventory and accounts receivable of the Company’s subsidiaries in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The real estate and intellectual property components of the borrowing base under the ABL Facility are both amortizing. The amount available for the real estate portion is reduced quarterly over a 15 -year period, and the amount available for the intellectual property portion is reduced quarterly over a 3 -year period. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company had $155,000,000 in borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility and $1,271,000 in outstanding letters of credit. Amounts available under the ABL Facility fluctuate with the general seasonality of the business and increase and decrease with changes in the Company’s inventory and accounts receivable balances. Amounts available are highest during the first half of the year when the Company’s inventory and accounts receivable balances are higher and lower during the second half of the year when the Company's inventory levels decrease and its accounts receivable decrease as a result of cash collections and lower sales. Average outstanding borrowings during the three months ended March 31, 2018 were $110,431,000 , and average amounts available under the ABL Facility during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , after outstanding borrowings and letters of credit, was approximately $150,107,000 . Amounts borrowed under the ABL Facility may be repaid and borrowed as needed. The entire outstanding principal amount (if any) is due and payable on November 20, 2022 . The ABL Facility includes certain restrictions including, among other things, restrictions on the incurrence of additional debt, liens, stock repurchases and other restricted payments, asset sales, investments, mergers, acquisitions and affiliate transactions. In addition, the ABL Facility imposes restrictions on the amount the Company could pay in annual cash dividends, including meeting certain restrictions on the amount of additional indebtedness and requirements to maintain a certain fixed charge coverage ratio under certain circumstances. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants of the ABL Facility. Additionally, the Company is subject to compliance with a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant during, and continuing 30 days after, any period in which the Company’s borrowing base availability, as amended, falls below 10% of the maximum facility amount. The Company’s borrowing base availability was above $33,000,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , and the Company was in compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio as of March 31, 2018 . Had the Company not been in compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio as of March 31, 2018 , the Company's maximum amount of additional indebtedness that could have been outstanding on March 31, 2018 would have been reduced by $33,000,000 . The interest rate applicable to outstanding loans under the ABL Facility fluctuates depending on the Company’s “availability ratio," which is expressed as a percentage of (i) the average daily availability under the ABL Facility to (ii) the sum of the Canadian, the U.K. and the U.S. borrowing bases, as adjusted. The applicable margin for any month could be reduced by 0.25% if the Company’s availability ratio is greater than or equal to 67%, so long as no default or event of default exists. At March 31, 2018 the Company’s trailing 12 month average interest rate applicable to its outstanding loans under the ABL Facility was 4.26% . Additionally, the ABL Facility provides for monthly fees of 0.25% of the unused portion of the ABL Facility. The fees incurred in connection with the origination and amendment of the ABL Facility totaled $2,270,000 , which will be amortized into interest expense over the term of the ABL Facility agreement. Unamortized origination fees at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were $2,107,000 and $2,197,000 , respectively, of which $460,000 and $454,000 , respectively, were included in other current assets and $1,647,000 and $1,743,000 , respectively, were included in other long-term assets in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets. In addition to the revolving credit facility, the Company also has a senior secured term loan facility (the "Term Loan Facility") in an amount of $30,000,000 under the ABL Facility agreement, which is secured by a portion of the Company's intellectual property. The Term Loan Facility provides for a monthly commitment fee equal to 0.50% on the unused portion of the Term Loan Facility until the Term Loan Facility is drawn or terminated. The Term Loan Facility may be borrowed at any time until May 20, 2018 and will begin amortizing 15 months after the borrowing date. If the Term Loan Facility is ever outstanding, the Company must maintain a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.25 and a maximum leverage ratio of 4.0 . The entire outstanding principal amount (if any) is due and payable at November 20, 2021 . There were no amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Facility as of March 31, 2018 . The Term Loan Facility is also subject to a one-time excess cash flow payment for the 2018 fiscal year, which cannot exceed the least of (i) 50% of excess cash flow, (ii) $10 million and (iii) the amount that would put the Company into cash dominion under the ABL Facility. The excess cash flow payment must be made within 60 days after the delivery of audited financial statements for 2018. Japan ABL Facility In January 2018, the Company refinanced the asset-based loan agreement between its subsidiary in Japan and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd, (the "Japan ABL Facility") which provides a credit facility of up to 4,000,000,000 Yen (or U.S. $37,636,000 , using the exchange rate in effect as of March 31, 2018 ) over a three -year term, subject to borrowing base availability under the facility. The amounts outstanding are secured by certain assets, including eligible inventory and eligible accounts receivable. The Japan ABL Facility also includes certain restrictions including covenants related to certain pledged assets and financial performance metrics. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company was in compliance with these covenants. The Japan ABL Facility is subject to an effective interest rate equal to TIBOR plus 0.80% . The Company had 2,500,000,000 Yen (or approximately U.S. $23,523,000 ) in borrowings outstanding under the Japan ABL Facility as of March 31, 2018 , and the year to date average interest rate applicable to the Company's outstanding borrowings under this facility was 0.86% . The facility expires in January 2021. Equipment Note In December 2017, the Company entered into a long-term financing agreement (the "Equipment Note") secured by certain equipment at the Company's golf ball manufacturing facility. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company had $11,277,000 and $11,815,000 , respectively, outstanding under this agreement, of which $2,378,000 and $2,367,000 were reported in current liabilities, respectively, and $8,899,000 and $9,448,000 were reported in long-term liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets. The Company's interest rate applicable to outstanding borrowings was 3.79% . Total interest expense recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $110,000 . The Equipment Note is subject to compliance with a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant of 1.25 during each fiscal quarter in which the Company has outstanding borrowings, and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 during periods in which no borrowings are outstanding. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

Earnings (Loss) per Common Shar

Earnings (Loss) per Common Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) per Common Share	Note 5. Earnings per Common Share Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities, or other contracts to issue common stock, were exercised. Dilutive securities are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share using the treasury stock method in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” Dilutive securities include options granted pursuant to the Company’s stock option plans and outstanding restricted stock units and performance share units granted to employees and non-employee directors (see Note 13 ). Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted is the same as weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic in periods when a net loss is reported or in periods when anti-dilution occurs. The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Earnings per common share—basic Net income $ 62,731 $ 25,880 Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests (124 ) 191 Net income attributable to Callaway Golf Company $ 62,855 $ 25,689 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 94,975 94,070 Basic earnings per common share $ 0.66 $ 0.27 Earnings per common share—diluted Net income attributable to Callaway Golf Company $ 62,855 $ 25,689 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 94,975 94,070 Options and restricted stock 2,063 1,878 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 97,038 95,948 Dilutive earnings per common share $ 0.65 $ 0.27 For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , securities outstanding totaling approximately 152,000 shares comprised of stock options, have been excluded from the calculation of earnings per common share—diluted as their effect would be antidilutive. There were no securities excluded from the calculation of earnings per common share—diluted for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 6. Inventories Inventories are summarized below (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2017 Inventories: Raw materials $ 70,357 $ 67,785 Work-in-process 1,027 868 Finished goods 190,906 193,833 $ 262,290 $ 262,486

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Note 7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill at March 31, 2018 increased to $56,694,000 from $56,429,000 at December 31, 2017 . This $265,000 increase was due to foreign currency fluctuations. The Company's goodwill is reported within the Golf Clubs and Gear, Accessories and Other operating segments (see Note 17 ). In accordance with ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other,” the Company’s goodwill and certain intangible assets are not amortized, but are subject to an annual impairment test. The following sets forth the intangible assets by major asset class (dollars in thousands): Useful Life (Years) March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Non-Amortizing: Trade name, trademark and trade dress and other NA $ 218,364 $ — $ 218,364 $ 218,364 $ — $ 218,364 Amortizing: Patents 2-16 31,581 31,505 76 31,581 31,491 90 Other 1-9 15,780 8,729 7,051 15,780 8,476 7,304 Total intangible assets $ 265,725 $ 40,234 $ 225,491 $ 265,725 $ 39,967 $ 225,758 Aggregate amortization expense on intangible assets was approximately $267,000 and $58,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets at March 31, 2018 in each of the next five fiscal years and beyond is expected to be incurred as follows (in thousands): Remainder of 2018 $ 800 2019 1,053 2020 966 2021 910 2022 734 2023 595 Thereafter 2,069 $ 7,127

Joint Venture

Joint Venture	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Joint Venture	Note 8. Joint Venture Effective July 1, 2016, the Company completed the previously announced joint venture with its long-time apparel licensee, TSI Groove & Sports Co, Ltd., ("TSI"), a premier apparel manufacturer in Japan. The venture is named Callaway Apparel K.K. and includes the design, manufacture and distribution of Callaway-branded apparel, footwear and headwear in Japan. The Company contributed $10,556,000 , primarily in cash, for a 52% ownership of the joint venture, and TSI contributed $9,744,000 , primarily in inventory, for the remaining 48% . The Company has a majority voting percentage on matters pertaining to the business operations and significant management decisions of the joint venture, and as such, the Company is required to consolidate the financial results of the joint venture with the financial results of the Company. The joint venture was consolidated one month in arrears. As a result of the consolidation, during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company recorded a net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest of $124,000 in its consolidated condensed statement of operations. Total non-controlling interests on the Company's consolidated condensed financial statements was $10,209,000 and $9,744,000 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Note 9. Investments Investment in Topgolf International, Inc. The Company owns a minority interest of approximately 14.0% in Topgolf, the owner and operator of Topgolf entertainment centers, which ownership consists of common stock and various classes of preferred stock. In connection with this investment, the Company has a preferred partner agreement with Topgolf in which the Company has preferred signage rights, rights as the preferred supplier of golf products used or offered for use at Topgolf facilities at prices no less than those paid by the Company’s customers, preferred retail positioning in the Topgolf retail stores, and other rights incidental to those listed above. The Company invested an additional $282,000 in common and preferred shares of Topgolf through a private transaction with individual shareholders during the three months ended March 31, 2018 . The Company made no additional investments in Topgolf during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . In December 2017, Topgolf announced that it had completed a private placement led by Fidelity Management and Research Company (the "Fidelity Investment"), in which the Company invested $20,000,000 in series F preferred shares of Topgolf. Due to the nature and timing of this transaction, the Company believes the carrying value of its series F preferred shares that were purchased in this private placement approximates fair value as of December 31, 2017. The Company is unable to estimate the fair value of its other series of preferred stock or common stock due to the dissimilar nature of conversion rights, liquidation features and other preferred terms of these shares relative to the series F preferred shares. Further, it would not be practicable for the Company to determine the discount, if any, that would be applicable to any preferred terms, as well as any other rights provided to the holders of the various series of preferred stock, nor a premium, if any, for the incremental value that might apply in the case of a change in control transaction (e.g. an initial public offering or sale of Topgolf). The Company’s Topgolf shares are illiquid and there is no assurance that all classes of Topgolf shares would receive equivalent value upon a sale or other liquidation. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company's total investment in Topgolf was $70,777,000 and $70,495,000 , respectively. As of March 31, 2018 , there were no impairment indicators present with respect to this investment. Based on observable market transactions prior to December 31, 2017, the Company believes that the fair value of its investment in Topgolf significantly exceeds its cost. As of March 31, 2018, this investment was accounted for at cost less impairments (if any), as its fair value is not readily determinable. In accordance with ASU No. 2016-01 (see Note 2), if there is an observable price change as a result of an orderly transaction for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer, the Company would be required to assess the fair value impact, if any, on each class of Topgolf stock held by the Company, and write such stock up or down to its estimated fair value, which could have a significant effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, there were no transactions with observable price changes and as such, no adjustments to measure this investment at fair value were made as of March 31, 2018.

Product Warranty

Product Warranty	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Guarantees [Abstract]
Product Warranty	Note 10. Product Warranty The Company has a stated two -year warranty policy for its golf clubs. The Company’s policy is to accrue the estimated cost of satisfying future warranty claims at the time the sale is recorded. In estimating its future warranty obligations, the Company considers various relevant factors, including the Company’s stated warranty policies and practices, the historical frequency of claims, and the cost to replace or repair its products under warranty. The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity related to the Company’s reserve for warranty expense (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 6,657 $ 5,395 Provision 2,366 1,922 Claims paid/costs incurred (1,712 ) (1,372 ) Ending balance $ 7,311 $ 5,945

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 11. Income Taxes The Company calculates its interim income tax provision in accordance with ASC 270, “Interim Reporting,” and ASC 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes” (together, “ASC 740”). At the end of each interim period, the Company estimates its annual effective tax rate and applies that rate to its ordinary quarterly earnings to calculate the tax related to ordinary income. The tax effects for other items that are excluded from ordinary income are discretely calculated and recognized in the period in which they occur. As of December 22, 2017, the Tax Act was enacted into legislation, which includes a broad range of provisions affecting businesses. The Tax Act significantly revises how companies compute their U.S corporate tax liability by, among other provisions, reducing the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, implementing a territorial tax system, and requiring a mandatory one-time tax on U.S owned foreign held earnings and profits known as the toll charge or transition tax. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company's consolidated effective tax rate was 21.5%. As of December 31, 2017, the Company was able to reasonably estimate certain effects of the Tax Act and, therefore, recorded provisional adjustments associated with the deemed repatriation transition tax and rate change revaluation of the deferred tax assets. The Company has not made any additional measurement-period adjustments related to these items during the first quarter of 2018, as the Company is still awaiting relevant guidance as to the provisions included in the Tax Act. However, the Company is continuing to gather additional information to complete the accounting for these items and expects to complete the accounting within the prescribed measurement period. The realization of deferred tax assets, including loss and credit carryforwards, is subject to the Company generating sufficient taxable income during the periods in which the deferred tax assets become realizable. Due to the Company’s continued profitability, combined with future projections of profitability, the Company has determined that the majority of its U.S. deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. The valuation allowance on the Company’s U.S. deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2018 primarily relates to state net operating loss carryforwards and credits that the Company estimates it may not be able to utilize in future periods. With respect to non-U.S. entities, there continues to be sufficient positive evidence to conclude that realization of its deferred tax assets is more likely than not under applicable accounting rules, and therefore no significant valuation allowances have been established. The income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $17,219,000 and $13,206,000 , respectively. The increase was primarily due to higher pre-tax income in the Company’s U.S. operations, which exceeded the impact of the reduction of the corporate tax rate with the Tax Act. At March 31, 2018 , the gross liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions was $9,585,000 . Of this amount, $1,644,000 would benefit the Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements and effective income tax rate if favorably settled. The unrecognized tax benefit liabilities are expected to decrease by approximately $123,000 during the next 12 months. The gross liability for uncertain tax positions increased by $285,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . The increase was primarily due to increases for tax positions expected to be taken in the current tax year. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company's provision for income taxes includes expense of $117,000 and $47,000 , respectively, related to the recognition of interest and/or penalties. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the gross amount of accrued interest and penalties included in income taxes payable in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets was $1,735,000 and $1,618,000 , respectively. The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is generally no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities in the following major jurisdictions: Tax Jurisdiction Years No Longer Subject to Audit U.S. federal 2010 and prior California (United States) 2008 and prior Canada 2009 and prior Japan 2011 and prior South Korea 2012 and prior United Kingdom 2013 and prior Pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, use of the Company's net operating losses and credit carry-forwards may be limited significantly if the Company were to experience a cumulative change in ownership of the Company's stock by “5-percent shareholders” that exceeds 50% over a rolling three-year period. The Company does not believe there has been a cumulative change in ownership in excess of 50% during any rolling three-year period, and the Company continues to monitor changes in its ownership. If such a cumulative change did occur in any three-year period and the Company were limited in the amount of losses it could use to offset taxable income, the Company's results of operations and cash flows could be adversely impacted.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 12. Commitments & Contingencies Legal Matters The Company is subject to routine legal claims, proceedings and investigations incident to its business activities, including claims, proceedings, and investigations relating to commercial disputes and employment matters. The Company also receives from time to time information claiming that products sold by the Company infringe or may infringe patent, trademark or other intellectual property rights of third parties. One or more such claims of potential infringement could lead to litigation, the need to obtain licenses, the need to alter a product to avoid infringement, a settlement or judgment or some other action or material loss by the Company, which also could adversely affect the Company’s overall ability to protect its product designs and ultimately limit its future success in the marketplace. In addition, the Company is occasionally subject to non-routine claims, proceedings or investigations. The Company regularly assesses such matters to determine the degree of probability that the Company will incur a material loss as a result of such matters as well as the range of possible loss. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements if it is probable the Company will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company reviews all claims, proceedings and investigations at least quarterly and establishes or adjusts any accruals for such matters to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. All legal costs associated with such matters are expensed as incurred. Historically, the claims, proceedings and investigations brought against the Company, individually and in the aggregate, have not had a material adverse effect on the consolidated condensed results of operations, cash flows or financial position of the Company. The Company believes that it has valid legal defenses to the matters currently pending against the Company. These matters are inherently unpredictable, and the resolutions of these matters are subject to many uncertainties and the outcomes are not predictable with assurance. Consequently, management is unable to estimate the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary loss, amounts covered by insurance or the financial impact that will result from such matters. In addition, the Company cannot assure that it will be able to successfully defend itself in those matters or that any amounts accrued are sufficient. The Company does not believe that the matters currently pending against the Company will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. Unconditional Purchase Obligations During the normal course of its business, the Company enters into agreements to purchase goods and services, including purchase commitments for production materials, as well as endorsement agreements with professional golfers and other endorsers, employment and consulting agreements, and intellectual property licensing agreements pursuant to which the Company is required to pay royalty fees. It is not possible to determine the amounts the Company will ultimately be required to pay under these agreements as they are subject to many variables including performance-based bonuses, severance arrangements, the Company’s sales levels, and reductions in payment obligations if designated minimum performance criteria are not achieved. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company has entered into many of these contractual agreements with terms ranging from one to four years. The minimum obligation that the Company is required to pay under these agreements is $81,109,000 over the next four years. Future minimum commitments as of March 31, 2018 , are as follows (in thousands): Remainder of 2018 $ 48,252 2019 18,979 2020 8,218 2021 4,033 2022 1,627 $ 81,109 In addition, the Company also enters into unconditional purchase obligations with various vendors and suppliers of goods and services in the normal course of operations through purchase orders or other documentation or that are undocumented except for an invoice. Such unconditional purchase obligations are generally outstanding for periods less than a year and are settled by cash payments upon delivery of goods and services and are not reflected in this total. Other Contingent Contractual Obligations During its normal course of business, the Company has made certain indemnities, commitments and guarantees under which it may be required to make payments in relation to certain transactions. These include (i) intellectual property indemnities to the Company’s customers and licensees in connection with the use, sale and/or license of Company product or trademarks, (ii) indemnities to various lessors in connection with facility leases for certain claims arising from such facilities or leases, (iii) indemnities to vendors and service providers pertaining to the goods and services provided to the Company or based on the negligence or willful misconduct of the Company and (iv) indemnities involving the accuracy of representations and warranties in certain contracts. In addition, the Company has consulting agreements that provide for payment of nominal fees upon the issuance of patents and/or the commercialization of research results. The Company has also issued guarantees in the form of standby letters of credit of $1,271,000 as of March 31, 2018 . The duration of these indemnities, commitments and guarantees varies, and in certain cases, may be indefinite. The majority of these indemnities, commitments and guarantees do not provide for any limitation on the maximum amount of future payments the Company could be obligated to make. Historically, costs incurred to settle claims related to indemnities have not been material to the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, the Company believes the likelihood is remote that payments under the commitments and guarantees described above will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements. The fair value of indemnities, commitments and guarantees that the Company issued during the three months ended March 31, 2018 was not material to the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Employment Contracts In addition, the Company has made contractual commitments to each of its officers and certain other employees providing for severance payments, including salary continuation, upon the termination of employment by the Company without substantial cause or by the officer for good reason or non-renewal. In addition, in order to assure that the officers would continue to provide independent leadership consistent with the Company’s best interest, the contracts also generally provide for certain protections in the event of a change in control of the Company. These protections include the payment of certain severance benefits, such as salary continuation, upon the termination of employment following a change in control.

Share-Based Employee Compensati

Share-Based Employee Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Employee Compensation	Note 13. Share-Based Employee Compensation As of March 31, 2018 , the Company had two shareholder approved stock plans under which shares were available for equity-based awards: the Callaway Golf Company Amended and Restated 2004 Incentive Plan (the "2004 Incentive Plan") and the 2013 Non-Employee Directors Stock Incentive Plan (the "2013 Directors Plan"). From time to time, the Company grants stock options, restricted stock units, performance share units, phantom stock units, stock appreciation rights and other awards under these plans. The table below summarizes the amounts recognized in the financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 for share-based compensation, including expense for restricted stock units, performance share units, stock options and cash settled stock appreciation rights. Three Months Ended 2018 2017 (In thousands) Cost of sales $ 213 $ 217 Operating expenses 2,786 2,968 Total cost of share-based compensation included in income, before income tax $ 2,999 $ 3,185 Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock units awarded under the 2004 Incentive Plan and the 2013 Directors Plan are valued at the Company’s closing stock price on the date of grant. Restricted stock units generally vest over a one - to three -year period. Compensation expense for restricted stock units is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and is reduced by an estimate for forfeitures. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company granted 360,000 and 465,000 shares underlying restricted stock units, respectively, at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $14.80 and $10.13 , respectively. Total compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, recognized for restricted stock units during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $1,387,000 and $1,221,000 , respectively. At March 31, 2018 , the Company had $12,379,000 of total unamortized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years . Performance Share Units Performance share units granted under the 2004 Incentive Plan are stock-based awards in which the number of shares ultimately received depends on the Company's performance against specified metrics over a one - to three -year performance period from the date of grant. These performance metrics are established by the Company at the beginning of the performance period. At the end of the performance period, the number of shares of stock that could be issued is fixed based upon the degree of achievement of the performance goals. The number of shares that could be issued can range from 0% to 200% of the participant's target award. Performance share units are initially valued at the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant. Stock compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The expense recognized over the vesting period is adjusted up or down based on the anticipated performance level during the performance period. If the performance metrics are not probable of achievement during the performance period, compensation expense would be reversed. The awards are forfeited if the threshold performance metrics are not achieved as of the end of the performance period. The performance share units cliff-vest in full three years from the date of grant. The Company granted 307,000 and 370,000 shares underlying performance share units during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $14.80 and $10.10 per share, respectively. The awards granted during 2018 and 2017 are subject to a three -year performance period provided that (i) if certain first year performance goals are achieved, the participant could earn up to 50% of the three-year target award shares, subject to continued service through the vesting date, and (ii) if certain cumulative first- and second-year performance goals are achieved, the participant could earn up to an aggregate of 80% of the three-year target award shares (which includes any shares earned during the first year), subject to continued service through the vesting date. Based on the Company’s performance, participants earned a minimum of 50% of the target award shares granted in 2017, and 80% of the target award shares granted in 2016, in each case subject to continued service through the vesting date. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company recognized total compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, for performance share units of $1,604,000 and $1,988,000 , respectively. At March 31, 2018 , unamortized compensation expense related to these awards was $11,682,000 , which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Note 14. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Certain of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or the price paid to transfer a liability (the exit price) in the principal and most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified using the following three-tier hierarchy: Level 1 : Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 : Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and Level 3 : Fair value measurements derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts (see Note 15 ) that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the above pricing levels at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in thousands): Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 March 31, 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts—asset position $ 1,119 $ — $ 1,119 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts—liability position (4,684 ) — (4,684 ) — $ (3,565 ) $ — $ (3,565 ) $ — December 31, 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts—asset position $ 179 $ — $ 179 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts—liability position (239 ) — (239 ) — $ (60 ) $ — $ (60 ) $ — The fair value of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts is based on observable inputs that are corroborated by market data. Observable inputs include broker quotes, daily market foreign currency rates and forward pricing curves. Remeasurement gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income, and in other income (expense) for non-designated foreign currency forward contracts (see Note 15 ). Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The table below summarizes information about fair value relating to the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are recognized in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , as well as the fair value of contingent contracts that represent financial instruments (in thousands). March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Primary asset-based revolving credit facility (1) $ 155,000 $ 155,000 $ 74,000 $ 74,000 Japan ABL Facilities (1) $ 23,523 $ 23,523 $ 13,755 $ 13,755 Equipment Note (2) $ 11,277 $ 11,277 $ 11,815 $ 11,815 Standby letters of credit (3) $ 1,271 $ 1,271 $ 887 $ 887 (1) The carrying value of the amounts outstanding under the Company's primary asset-based revolving credit facility and Japan ABL Facilities approximates the fair value due to the short-term nature of these obligations. The fair value of this debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 4 for information on the Company's credit facilities, including certain risks and uncertainties related thereto. (2) In December 2017, the Company entered into the Equipment Note secured by certain equipment at the Company's golf ball manufacturing facility. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company had $11,277,000 and $11,815,000 , respectively, outstanding under the Equipment Note. The fair value of this debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 4 for further information. (3) The carrying value of the Company's standby letters of credit approximates the fair value as they represent the Company’s contingent obligation to perform in accordance with the underlying contracts. The fair value of this contingent obligation is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements The Company measures certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at least annually or when certain indicators are present. These assets include long-lived assets, goodwill and non-amortizing intangible assets that are written down to fair value when they are held for sale or determined to be impaired. During each of the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , there were no impairment indicators related to the Company's assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Assets purchased in connection with the acquisitions of OGIO and TravisMathew were valued at their net realizable value on the date of purchase (see Note 3 ).

Derivatives and Hedging

Derivatives and Hedging	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging	Note 15. Derivatives and Hedging In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relating to transactions of its international subsidiaries. As part of its strategy to manage the level of exposure to the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company uses designated cash flow hedges and non-designated hedges in the form of foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the impact of foreign currency translation on transactions that are denominated primarily in Japanese Yen, British Pounds, Euros, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars and Korean Won. The Company accounts for its foreign currency forward contracts in accordance with ASC Topic 815, "Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC Topic 815"). ASC Topic 815 requires the recognition of all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet, the measurement of those instruments at fair value and the recognition of changes in the fair value of derivatives in earnings in the period of change, unless the derivative qualifies as a designated cash flow hedge that offsets certain exposures. Certain criteria must be satisfied in order for derivative financial instruments to be classified and accounted for as a cash flow hedge. Gains and losses from the remeasurement of qualifying cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income and released into earnings as a component of cost of goods sold or net sales during the period in which the hedged transaction takes place. Gains and losses on the ineffective portion of hedges (hedges that do not meet accounting requirements due to ineffectiveness) and derivatives that are not elected for hedge accounting treatment are immediately recorded in earnings as a component of other income (expense). Foreign currency forward contracts are used only to meet the Company’s objectives of minimizing variability in the Company’s operating results arising from foreign exchange rate movements. The Company does not enter into foreign currency forward contracts for speculative purposes. The Company utilizes counterparties for its derivative instruments that it believes are credit-worthy at the time the transactions are entered into and the Company closely monitors the credit ratings of these counterparties. The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts as well as the location of the asset and/or liability on the consolidated condensed balance sheets at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in thousands): Asset Derivatives March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Other current assets $ 254 Other current assets $ 168 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Other current assets $ 865 Other current assets $ 11 Liability Derivatives March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,770 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 194 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,914 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 45 The Company's foreign currency forward contracts are subject to a master netting agreement with each respective counterparty bank and are therefore net settled at their maturity date. Although the Company has the legal right of offset under the master netting agreements, the Company has elected not to present these contracts on a net settlement amount basis, and therefore present these contracts on a gross basis on the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Cash Flow Hedging Instruments The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts designated as qualifying cash flow hedging instruments to help mitigate the Company's foreign currency exposure on intercompany sales of inventory to its foreign subsidiaries. These contracts generally mature within 12 to 15 months from their inception. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the notional amounts of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedge instruments were approximately $52,067,000 and $14,210,000 , respectively. The reporting of gains and losses on these cash flow hedging instruments depends on whether the gains or losses are effective at offsetting changes in the cash flows of the underlying hedged items. The Company uses the critical terms method to measure the effectiveness of the foreign currency forward contracts and evaluates the effectiveness on a quarterly basis. The effective portion of the gains and losses on the hedging instruments are recorded in other comprehensive income until recognized in earnings during the period that the hedged transactions take place. Any ineffective portion of the gains and losses from the hedging instruments is recognized in earnings immediately. The Company would discontinue hedge accounting prospectively (i) if it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item, (ii) when the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, (iii) if it becomes probable that the forecasted transaction being hedged by the derivative will not occur, (iv) if a hedged firm commitment no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment, or (v) if it is determined that designation of the derivative as a hedge instrument is no longer appropriate. The Company estimates the fair value of its foreign currency forward contracts based on pricing models using current market rates. These contracts are classified under Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 14 ). As of March 31, 2018 , the Company recorded a net loss of $1,601,000 in other comprehensive income (loss) related to its hedging activities. Of this amount, net losses of $45,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were relieved from other comprehensive income and recognized in cost of goods sold for the underlying intercompany sales that were recognized. There were no ineffective hedge gains or losses recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2018 . Gains on forward points of $61,000 recognized as incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . Based on the current valuation, the Company expects to reclassify net losses of $1,576,000 from accumulated other comprehensive income into net earnings during the next 12 months. The Company recognized net gains of $902,000 in cost of goods sold for the three months ended March, 31, 2017. The following tables summarize the net effect of all cash flow hedges on the consolidated condensed financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018 (in thousands): Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion) Three Months Ended Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (1,601 ) $ (2,554 ) Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings (Effective Portion) Three Months Ended Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (45 ) $ (902 ) Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts that are not designated as qualifying cash flow hedging instruments to mitigate certain balance sheet exposures (payables and receivables denominated in foreign currencies), as well as gains and losses resulting from the translation of the operating results of the Company’s international subsidiaries into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. These contracts generally mature within 12 months from their inception. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the notional amounts of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts used to mitigate the exposures discussed above were approximately $139,457,000 and $4,821,000 , respectively. The increase in foreign currency forward contracts reflects the general timing of when the Company enters into these contracts. The Company estimates the fair values of foreign currency forward contracts based on pricing models using current market rates, and records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the statement of operations. The foreign currency contracts are classified under Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 14 ). The following table summarizes the location of net gains and losses in the consolidated condensed statements of operations that were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively (in thousands): Location of Net Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative Instruments Amount of Net Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative Instruments Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts Other expense, net $ (3,860 ) $ (5,175 ) In addition, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 the Company recognized net foreign currency losses related to transactions with its foreign subsidiaries of $635,000 , and net foreign currency gains of $675,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Note 16. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following table details the amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to cost of goods sold, as well as changes in foreign currency translation for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . Amounts are in thousands. Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss, December 31, 2017, after tax $ (328 ) $ (5,838 ) $ (6,166 ) Change in derivative instruments (1,601 ) — (1,601 ) Net gains reclassified to cost of goods sold 45 — 45 Foreign currency translation adjustments — 4,132 4,132 Income tax benefit (249 ) — (249 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, March 31, 2018, after tax $ (2,133 ) $ (1,706 ) $ (3,839 )

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Note 17. Segment Information The Company has three operating segments that are organized on the basis of products, namely Golf Clubs, Golf Balls and Gear, Accessories and Other. The Golf Clubs segment consists of Callaway Golf drivers and fairway woods, hybrids, irons and wedges, Odyssey putters, including Toulon Design putters by Odyssey, packaged sets and sales of pre-owned golf clubs. At the product category level, sales of packaged sets are included within irons, and sales of pre-owned golf clubs are included in the respective woods, irons and putters product categories. The Golf Balls segment consists of Callaway Golf and Strata golf balls that are designed, manufactured and sold by the Company. The Gear, Accessories and Other segment consists of golf apparel and footwear, golf bags, golf gloves, travel gear, headwear and other lifestyle and golf-related apparel, gear and accessories, OGIO branded gear and accessories, sales of apparel and accessories from the Company's joint venture in Japan, TravisMathew branded apparel, and royalties from licensing of the Company’s trademarks and service marks for various soft goods products. There are no significant intersegment transactions. The table below contains information utilized by management to evaluate its operating segments for the interim periods presented (in thousands). Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Net sales: Golf Clubs $ 257,441 $ 193,591 Golf Balls 54,922 48,224 Gear, Accessories and Other 90,828 67,112 $ 403,191 $ 308,927 Income before income taxes: Golf Clubs $ 65,831 $ 34,953 Golf Balls 12,525 11,521 Gear, Accessories and Other 20,337 9,619 Reconciling items (1) (18,743 ) (17,007 ) $ 79,950 $ 39,086 Additions to long-lived assets: Golf Clubs $ 2,536 $ 3,795 Golf Balls 2,898 2,536 Gear, Accessories and Other 1,382 501 $ 6,816 $ 6,832 (1) Reconciling items represent corporate general and administrative expenses and other income (expense) not included by management in determining segment profitability. March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Total Assets: Golf Clubs $ 314,034 $ 321,265 Golf Balls 55,645 57,120 Gear, Accessories and Other 247,677 236,515 Reconciling items (1) 498,192 376,257 $ 1,115,548 $ 991,157 Goodwill: Golf Clubs $ 27,169 $ 26,904 Golf Balls — — Gear, Accessories and Other 29,525 29,525 $ 56,694 $ 56,429 (1) Total assets by reportable segment are comprised of net inventory, certain property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill. Reconciling items represent unallocated corporate assets not segregated between the three segments including cash and cash equivalents, net accounts receivable, and deferred tax assets.

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Standards	Recent Accounting Standards In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities." The new standard is designed to refine and expand hedge accounting for both financial (e.g., interest rate) and commodity risks. Its provisions create more transparency around how economic results are presented, both on the face of the financial statements and in the footnotes. It also makes certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of hedge accounting guidance. The new standard is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, is permitted. If early adoption is elected in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period (i.e., the initial application date). The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated condensed financial statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)." Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee's obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (ii) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged and lessees will no longer be provided with a source of off-balance sheet financing. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. The Company plans to adopt this ASU on the effective date of January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated condensed financial statements, but it anticipates that upon adoption it will be required to record right-of-use assets and lease obligations on its consolidated condensed balance sheet, which could have a significant impact on the Company's financial position.
Revenue Recognition, Policy	Product Sales The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of its products when it satisfies the terms of a sales order from a customer or consumer, and transfers control of the products ordered to a customer or consumer. Control transfers at a point in time when products are shipped, and in certain cases, when products are received by customers. In addition, the Company recognizes revenue at the point of sale on transactions with consumers at its retail locations. Royalty Income Royalty income is recognized over time in net sales as underlying product sales occur, subject to certain minimum royalties, in accordance with the related licensing arrangements and is included in the Gear, Accessories and Other operating segment. Total royalty income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $4,844,000 and $5,124,000 , respectively. Gift Cards Revenues from gift cards are deferred and recognized when the cards are redeemed. The Company’s gift cards have no expiration date. The Company recognizes revenue from unredeemed gift cards, otherwise known as breakage, when the likelihood of redemption becomes remote and under circumstances that comply with any applicable state escheatment laws. To determine when redemption is remote, the Company analyzes an aging of unredeemed cards (based on the date the card was last used or the activation date if the card has never been used) and compares that information with historical redemption trends. The Company uses a historical redemption rate to recognize breakage on unredeemed gift cards. The Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions used to determine the timing of recognition of gift card revenues.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy	The Company's trade accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value, which includes an appropriate allowance for estimated credit losses, as well as reserves related to product returns and sales programs as described above.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	The estimate of credit losses is based upon historical bad debts, current customer receivable balances, age of customer receivable balances, the customer’s financial condition and current economic trends, all of which are subject to change. Actual uncollected amounts have historically been consistent with the Company’s expectations.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity related to the Company’s allowance for credit losses (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 4,447 $ 5,728 Provision (595 ) 737 Write-off of uncollectible amounts, net of recoveries (43 ) (2,765 ) Ending balance $ 3,809 $ 3,700
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table presents the Company's revenue disaggregated by major product category and operating segment (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Operating Segments Golf Clubs Golf Balls Gear, Accessories & Other Total Major product category: Woods $ 128,802 $ — $ — $ 128,802 Irons 95,209 — — 95,209 Putters 33,430 — — 33,430 Golf Balls — 54,922 — 54,922 Gear, Accessories and Other — — 90,828 90,828 $ 257,441 $ 54,922 $ 90,828 $ 403,191 The Company sells its golf clubs and golf ball products as well as its gear and accessories in the United States and internationally, with its principal international markets being Japan and Europe. Sales of golf clubs, golf balls and gear and accessories in each region are generally proportional to the Company's consolidated net sales by operating segment as a percentage of total consolidated net sales. Sales of gear and accessories in Japan are proportionally higher relative to the size of that region due to sales from the apparel joint venture. The following table presents information about the geographical areas in which the Company operates. Revenues are attributed to the location to which the product was shipped. Three Months Ended Major Geographic Region: (In thousands) United States $ 235,161 Europe 51,202 Japan 69,275 Rest of Asia 24,775 Other foreign countries 22,778 $ 403,191

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date based on the purchase price allocation (in thousands): At January 11, 2017 Assets Acquired Cash $ 8,061 Accounts receivable 7,696 Inventory 7,092 Other current assets 328 Property and equipment 2,369 Intangibles - trade name 49,700 Intangibles - customer & distributor relationships 1,500 Intangibles - non-compete agreements 150 Goodwill 5,885 Total assets acquired 82,781 Liabilities Assumed Accounts Payable and accrued liabilities 16,830 Net assets acquired $ 65,951 The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date based on the purchase price allocation (in thousands): At August 17, 2017 Assets Acquired Cash $ 663 Accounts receivable 9,715 Inventory 11,909 Other current assets 549 Property and equipment 4,327 Other assets 117 Intangibles - trade name 78,400 Intangibles - licensing agreement 1,100 Intangibles - customer & distributor relationships 4,450 Intangibles - non-compete agreements 600 Goodwill 23,640 Total assets acquired 135,470 Liabilities Assumed Accounts Payable and accrued liabilities 10,892 Net assets acquired $ 124,578

Earnings (Loss) per Common Sh28

Earnings (Loss) per Common Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Earnings per common share—basic Net income $ 62,731 $ 25,880 Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests (124 ) 191 Net income attributable to Callaway Golf Company $ 62,855 $ 25,689 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 94,975 94,070 Basic earnings per common share $ 0.66 $ 0.27 Earnings per common share—diluted Net income attributable to Callaway Golf Company $ 62,855 $ 25,689 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 94,975 94,070 Options and restricted stock 2,063 1,878 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted 97,038 95,948 Dilutive earnings per common share $ 0.65 $ 0.27

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories are summarized below (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2017 Inventories: Raw materials $ 70,357 $ 67,785 Work-in-process 1,027 868 Finished goods 190,906 193,833 $ 262,290 $ 262,486

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets by Major Asset Class	The following sets forth the intangible assets by major asset class (dollars in thousands): Useful Life (Years) March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Non-Amortizing: Trade name, trademark and trade dress and other NA $ 218,364 $ — $ 218,364 $ 218,364 $ — $ 218,364 Amortizing: Patents 2-16 31,581 31,505 76 31,581 31,491 90 Other 1-9 15,780 8,729 7,051 15,780 8,476 7,304 Total intangible assets $ 265,725 $ 40,234 $ 225,491 $ 265,725 $ 39,967 $ 225,758
Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets	Amortization expense related to intangible assets at March 31, 2018 in each of the next five fiscal years and beyond is expected to be incurred as follows (in thousands): Remainder of 2018 $ 800 2019 1,053 2020 966 2021 910 2022 734 2023 595 Thereafter 2,069 $ 7,127

Product Warranty (Tables)

Product Warranty (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Guarantees [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Reserve for Warranty Expense	The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity related to the Company’s reserve for warranty expense (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 6,657 $ 5,395 Provision 2,366 1,922 Claims paid/costs incurred (1,712 ) (1,372 ) Ending balance $ 7,311 $ 5,945

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Major Jurisdictions no Longer Subject to Income Tax Examinations by Tax Authorities	The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is generally no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities in the following major jurisdictions: Tax Jurisdiction Years No Longer Subject to Audit U.S. federal 2010 and prior California (United States) 2008 and prior Canada 2009 and prior Japan 2011 and prior South Korea 2012 and prior United Kingdom 2013 and prior

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Purchase Commitments	Future minimum commitments as of March 31, 2018 , are as follows (in thousands): Remainder of 2018 $ 48,252 2019 18,979 2020 8,218 2021 4,033 2022 1,627 $ 81,109

Share-Based Employee Compensa34

Share-Based Employee Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	The table below summarizes the amounts recognized in the financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 for share-based compensation, including expense for restricted stock units, performance share units, stock options and cash settled stock appreciation rights. Three Months Ended 2018 2017 (In thousands) Cost of sales $ 213 $ 217 Operating expenses 2,786 2,968 Total cost of share-based compensation included in income, before income tax $ 2,999 $ 3,185

Fair Value of Financial Instr35

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Valuation of Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts by Pricing Levels	The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts (see Note 15 ) that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the above pricing levels at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in thousands): Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 March 31, 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts—asset position $ 1,119 $ — $ 1,119 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts—liability position (4,684 ) — (4,684 ) — $ (3,565 ) $ — $ (3,565 ) $ — December 31, 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts—asset position $ 179 $ — $ 179 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts—liability position (239 ) — (239 ) — $ (60 ) $ — $ (60 ) $ —
Fair Value Relating to Financial Assets and Liabilities	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The table below summarizes information about fair value relating to the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are recognized in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , as well as the fair value of contingent contracts that represent financial instruments (in thousands). March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Primary asset-based revolving credit facility (1) $ 155,000 $ 155,000 $ 74,000 $ 74,000 Japan ABL Facilities (1) $ 23,523 $ 23,523 $ 13,755 $ 13,755 Equipment Note (2) $ 11,277 $ 11,277 $ 11,815 $ 11,815 Standby letters of credit (3) $ 1,271 $ 1,271 $ 887 $ 887 (1) The carrying value of the amounts outstanding under the Company's primary asset-based revolving credit facility and Japan ABL Facilities approximates the fair value due to the short-term nature of these obligations. The fair value of this debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 4 for information on the Company's credit facilities, including certain risks and uncertainties related thereto. (2) In December 2017, the Company entered into the Equipment Note secured by certain equipment at the Company's golf ball manufacturing facility. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company had $11,277,000 and $11,815,000 , respectively, outstanding under the Equipment Note. The fair value of this debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 4 for further information. (3) The carrying value of the Company's standby letters of credit approximates the fair value as they represent the Company’s contingent obligation to perform in accordance with the underlying contracts. The fair value of this contingent obligation is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives and Hedging (Tables

Derivatives and Hedging (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Contract Type and Location of Asset and/or Liability on Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts as well as the location of the asset and/or liability on the consolidated condensed balance sheets at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in thousands): Asset Derivatives March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Other current assets $ 254 Other current assets $ 168 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Other current assets $ 865 Other current assets $ 11 Liability Derivatives March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,770 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 194 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,914 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 45
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	The following tables summarize the net effect of all cash flow hedges on the consolidated condensed financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018 (in thousands): Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion) Three Months Ended Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (1,601 ) $ (2,554 ) Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings (Effective Portion) Three Months Ended Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (45 ) $ (902 )
Location of Gains in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations that were Recognized and Derivative Contract Type	The following table summarizes the location of net gains and losses in the consolidated condensed statements of operations that were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively (in thousands): Location of Net Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative Instruments Amount of Net Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative Instruments Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts Other expense, net $ (3,860 ) $ (5,175 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensi37

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table details the amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to cost of goods sold, as well as changes in foreign currency translation for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . Amounts are in thousands. Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss, December 31, 2017, after tax $ (328 ) $ (5,838 ) $ (6,166 ) Change in derivative instruments (1,601 ) — (1,601 ) Net gains reclassified to cost of goods sold 45 — 45 Foreign currency translation adjustments — 4,132 4,132 Income tax benefit (249 ) — (249 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, March 31, 2018, after tax $ (2,133 ) $ (1,706 ) $ (3,839 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating Segments	The table below contains information utilized by management to evaluate its operating segments for the interim periods presented (in thousands). Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Net sales: Golf Clubs $ 257,441 $ 193,591 Golf Balls 54,922 48,224 Gear, Accessories and Other 90,828 67,112 $ 403,191 $ 308,927 Income before income taxes: Golf Clubs $ 65,831 $ 34,953 Golf Balls 12,525 11,521 Gear, Accessories and Other 20,337 9,619 Reconciling items (1) (18,743 ) (17,007 ) $ 79,950 $ 39,086 Additions to long-lived assets: Golf Clubs $ 2,536 $ 3,795 Golf Balls 2,898 2,536 Gear, Accessories and Other 1,382 501 $ 6,816 $ 6,832 (1) Reconciling items represent corporate general and administrative expenses and other income (expense) not included by management in determining segment profitability. March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Total Assets: Golf Clubs $ 314,034 $ 321,265 Golf Balls 55,645 57,120 Gear, Accessories and Other 247,677 236,515 Reconciling items (1) 498,192 376,257 $ 1,115,548 $ 991,157 Goodwill: Golf Clubs $ 27,169 $ 26,904 Golf Balls — — Gear, Accessories and Other 29,525 29,525 $ 56,694 $ 56,429 (1) Total assets by reportable segment are comprised of net inventory, certain property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill. Reconciling items represent unallocated corporate assets not segregated between the three segments including cash and cash equivalents, net accounts receivable, and deferred tax assets.

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Unredeemed Gift Cards
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 1,043

Basis of Presentation - Cost-M

Basis of Presentation - Cost-Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in Topgolf	$ 70,777	$ 70,495
Topgolf International Inc
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in Topgolf	$ 70,777	$ 70,495

Basis of Presentation - Revenu

Basis of Presentation - Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 265,240		$ 78,569	$ 94,725
Deferred taxes, net	82,698		96,369	91,398
Income tax liability	3,905			1,295
Retained earnings	374,758		312,896	$ 324,081
Net sales	403,191	$ 308,927
Income tax provision	17,219	13,206
Net income	62,731	$ 25,880
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	289,839
Deferred taxes, net	77,008
Income tax liability	5,004
Retained earnings	392,568
Net sales	411,634
Income tax provision	19,037
Net income	69,356
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	(24,599)		(16,156)
Deferred taxes, net	5,690		4,971
Income tax liability	(1,099)
Retained earnings	(17,810)		$ (11,185)
Net sales	(8,443)
Income tax provision	(1,818)
Net income	$ (6,625)

Revenue Recognition - Disaggre

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 403,191
Golf Clubs
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	257,441
Golf Balls
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	54,922
Gear, Accessories and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	90,828
Woods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	128,802
Woods | Golf Clubs
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	128,802
Woods | Golf Balls
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Woods | Gear, Accessories and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Irons
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	95,209
Irons | Golf Clubs
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	95,209
Irons | Golf Balls
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Irons | Gear, Accessories and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Putters
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	33,430
Putters | Golf Clubs
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	33,430
Putters | Golf Balls
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Putters | Gear, Accessories and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Golf Balls
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	54,922
Golf Balls | Golf Clubs
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Golf Balls | Golf Balls
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	54,922
Golf Balls | Gear, Accessories and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Gear, Accessories and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	90,828
Gear, Accessories and Other | Golf Clubs
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Gear, Accessories and Other | Golf Balls
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	0
Gear, Accessories and Other | Gear, Accessories and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	90,828
Royalties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	4,844	$ 5,124
United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	235,161
Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	51,202
Japan
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	69,275
Rest Of Asia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	24,775
Other Foreign Countries
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax	$ 22,778

Revenue Recognition - Contract

Revenue Recognition - Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Contracts with Customers [Abstract]
Deferred revenue from gift cards	$ 1,043		$ 971	$ 1,273
Revenue from gift cards, recognized in period	$ 274	$ 261

Revenue Recognition - Allowanc

Revenue Recognition - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 4,447	$ 5,728
Provision	(595)	737
Write-off of uncollectible amounts, net of recoveries	(43)	(2,765)
Ending balance	$ 3,809	$ 3,700

Business Combinations (Details)

Business Combinations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 17, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Jan. 11, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill (Note 7)			$ 56,694	$ 56,429
OGIO International, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 65,951
Cash							$ 8,061
Accounts Receivable							7,696
Inventory							7,092
Other Current Assets							328
Property and Equipment							2,369
Goodwill (Note 7)							5,885
Total Assets Acquired							82,781
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities							16,830
Net Assets Acquired							65,951
OGIO International, Inc. | General and Administrative Expense
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs						$ 1,805
TravisMathew
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 124,578
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs				$ 2,521
Cash					$ 663
Accounts Receivable					9,715
Inventory					11,909
Other Current Assets					549
Property and Equipment					4,327
Other assets					117
Goodwill (Note 7)					23,640
Total Assets Acquired					135,470
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities					10,892
Net Assets Acquired					124,578
Licensing Agreements | TravisMathew
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles - Customer Lists					1,100
Intangibles - Non-compete Agreements					1,100
Customer Lists | OGIO International, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles - Customer Lists							1,500
Intangibles - Non-compete Agreements							1,500
Customer Lists | TravisMathew
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles - Customer Lists					4,450
Intangibles - Non-compete Agreements					4,450
Noncompete Agreements | OGIO International, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles - Customer Lists							150
Intangibles - Non-compete Agreements							150
Noncompete Agreements | TravisMathew
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangibles - Customer Lists					600
Intangibles - Non-compete Agreements					600
Trade Names | OGIO International, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets - Trade Name							$ 49,700
Trade Names | TravisMathew
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets - Trade Name					$ 78,400
Royalty Savings Income Approach Method | OGIO International, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Rate		7.50%
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate		14.00%
Royalty Savings Income Approach Method | TravisMathew
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Royalty Rate	8.00%
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	11.00%

Financing Arrangements (Asset B

Financing Arrangements (Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility) - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018JPY (¥)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facilities			$ 178,523,000	$ 87,755,000	$ 76,954,000
Cash and cash equivalents			38,718,000	85,674,000	47,989,000	$ 125,975,000
Total available liquidity			220,129,000		172,775,000
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			330,000,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities			2,378,000	2,367,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities			8,899,000	9,448,000
United States
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			260,000,000
Canada
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			25,000,000
United Kingdom
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			45,000,000
Bank of America, N.A.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facilities			155,000,000
Amount outstanding under letters of credit			$ 1,271,000		$ 834,000
Average outstanding borrowing	$ 110,431,000
Average available liquidity	$ 150,107,000
Asset-based credit facility, maturity date	Nov. 20, 2022
Debt covenants , dividend restrictions	In addition, the ABL Facility imposes restrictions on the amount the Company could pay in annual cash dividends, including meeting certain restrictions on the amount of additional indebtedness and requirements to maintain a certain fixed charge coverage ratio under certain circumstances.
Debt covenants, borrowing base below threshold, period ratio required to be in compliance	30 days
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Covenant Reference Borrowing Capacity, Percent	10.00%
Borrowing base availability	$ 33,000,000
Applicable margin rate reduction	The applicable margin for any month could be reduced by 0.25% if the Company’s availability ratio is greater than or equal to 67%, so long as no default or event of default exists.
Line of credit facility conditional reduction in margin rate		0.25%	0.25%
Availability ratio required to reduce applicable margin		67.00%	67.00%
Asset-based credit facility, interest rate		4.26%	4.26%
Asset-based credit facility, Monthly fees on unused portion	0.25%
Asset-based credit facility, origination fees			$ 2,270,000
Unamortized origination fees			2,107,000	2,197,000
Bank of America, N.A. | Other Current Assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, origination fees included in other current assets			460,000	454,000
Bank of America, N.A. | Other Assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, origination fees included in other long-term assets			1,647,000	1,743,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | United States
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			20,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Canada
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			5,000,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | United Kingdom
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			2,000,000
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facilities			0
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio after minimum outstanding threshold is met	1.25
Maximum leverage ratio after minimum outstanding threshold is met	4
Term Loan Facility [Member] | Bank of America, N.A.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			30,000,000
Asset-based credit facility, maturity date	Nov. 20, 2021
Asset-based credit facility, Monthly fees on unused portion	0.50%
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Excess Cash Flow Payment, Percentage Of Excess Cash Flow, Next Twelve Months	50.00%
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Excess Cash Flow Payment, Amount, Next Twelve Months	$ 10,000,000
Line Of Credit Facility, Excess Cash Flow Payment, Term	60 days
Japan Credit Facility, 1 [Member] | The Bank Of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ [Member] | Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate (TIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate on debt	0.80%
Japan Credit Facility, 1 [Member] | The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFG Ltd
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facilities		¥ 2,500,000,000	23,523,000
Asset-based credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		¥ 4,000,000,000	$ 37,636,000
Applicable margin rate reduction	subject to an effective interest rate equal to TIBOR plus 0.80%
Asset-based credit facility, interest rate		0.86%	0.86%
Debt instrument term	3 years
Intellectual Property [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line Of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Quarterly Reduction Period	3 years
Real Estate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line Of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Quarterly Reduction Period	15 years
Secured Debt | Equipment Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Asset-based credit facility, interest rate		3.79%	3.79%
Long-term Debt			$ 11,277,000	11,815,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities			2,378,000	2,367,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities			$ 8,899,000	$ 9,448,000
Interest Expense, Debt	$ 110,000
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Periods With Borrowings	1.25
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Periods With No Borrowings	1

Earnings (Loss) per Common Sh47

Earnings (Loss) per Common Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 62,731	$ 25,880
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(124)	191
Earnings per common share—basic
Net income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 62,855	$ 25,689
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic (in shares)	94,975	94,070
Basic earnings per common share (usd per share)	$ 0.66	$ 0.27
Earnings per common share—diluted
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic (in shares)	94,975	94,070
Options and restricted stock (in shares)	2,063	1,878
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted (in shares)	97,038	95,948
Dilutive earnings (loss) per common share (usd per share)	$ 0.65	$ 0.27

Earnings (Loss) per Common Sh48

Earnings (Loss) per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	0	152

Inventories (Detail)

Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Inventories:
Raw materials	$ 70,357	$ 67,785
Work-in-process	1,027	868
Finished goods	190,906	193,833
Inventories	$ 262,290	$ 262,486

Goodwill and Intangible Asset50

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill (Note 7)	$ 56,694	$ 56,429
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	$ 265

Goodwill and Intangible Asset51

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets by Major Asset Class (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Gross	$ 265,725		$ 265,725
Accumulated Amortization	40,234		39,967
Net Book Value	225,491		225,758
Aggregate amortization expense on intangible assets	267	$ 58
Patents
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Gross	31,581		31,581
Accumulated Amortization	31,505		31,491
Net Book Value	$ 76		90
Patents | Minimum
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life (years)	2 years
Patents | Maximum
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life (years)	16 years
Developed technology and other
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Gross	$ 15,780		15,780
Accumulated Amortization	8,729		8,476
Net Book Value	$ 7,051		7,304
Developed technology and other | Minimum
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life (years)	1 year
Developed technology and other | Maximum
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life (years)	10 years
Trade name, trademark and trade dress and other
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Gross	$ 218,364		218,364
Net Book Value	$ 218,364		$ 218,364

Goodwill and Intangible Asset52

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets (Detail) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Amortization expense related to intangible assets:
Remainder of 2018	$ 800
2,019	1,053
2,020	966
2,021	910
2,022	734
2,023	595
Thereafter	2,069
Total	$ 7,127

Joint Venture (Details)

Joint Venture (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Jul. 01, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	$ (124)	$ 191
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 10,209		$ 9,744
Callaway Apparel K.K. [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent				52.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners				48.00%
Callaway Golf Company
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest in Joint Ventures				$ 10,556
TSI Groove & Sports Co, Ltd
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest in Joint Ventures				$ 9,744

Investments (Detail)

Investments (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in Topgolf, during the period	$ 20,000,000	$ 282,000	$ 0
Investment in Topgolf	70,495,000	70,777,000
Topgolf International Inc
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in Topgolf	$ 70,495,000	$ 70,777,000
Minimum
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest in Topgolf		14.00%

Product Warranty - Reconciliati

Product Warranty - Reconciliation of Reserve for Warranty Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Guarantees [Abstract]
Warranty policy term	2 years
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 6,657	$ 5,395
Provision	2,366	1,922
Claims paid/costs incurred	(1,712)	(1,372)
Ending balance	$ 7,311	$ 5,945

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$ 17,219	$ 13,206
Liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions	9,585
Net amount of unrecognized tax benefit related to uncertain tax positions that would impact, if recognized, effective income tax rate	1,644
Unrecognized tax benefit liabilities decrease	123
Increase in gross liability for uncertain tax positions	285
Provision expense (benefit) for income taxes related to interest and penalties	117	$ 47,000
Income tax accrued for payment of interest and penalties	$ 1,735		$ 1,618

Income Taxes - Major Jurisdicti

Income Taxes - Major Jurisdictions No Longer Subject to Audit (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
U.S. federal
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years No Longer Subject to Audit	2010 and prior
California (United States)
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years No Longer Subject to Audit	2008 and prior
Canada
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years No Longer Subject to Audit	2009 and prior
Japan
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years No Longer Subject to Audit	2011 and prior
South Korea
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years No Longer Subject to Audit	2012 and prior
United Kingdom
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years No Longer Subject to Audit	2013 and prior

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unconditional purchase obligations, term	4 years
Unconditional purchase obligations	$ 81,109
Bank of America, N.A.
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Amount outstanding under letters of credit	$ 1,271	$ 834
Minimum
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unconditional purchase obligations, term	1 year
Maximum
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unconditional purchase obligations, term	4 years

Commitments and Contingencies59

Commitments and Contingencies - Future Purchase Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2018	$ 48,252
2,019	18,979
2,020	8,218
2,021	4,033
2,022	1,627
Unconditional purchase obligations	$ 81,109

Share-Based Employee Compensa60

Share-Based Employee Compensation - Amounts Recognized for Share-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Cost of employee share-based compensation included in income, before income tax	$ 2,999	$ 3,185
Cost of sales
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Cost of employee share-based compensation included in income, before income tax	213	217
Operating expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Cost of employee share-based compensation included in income, before income tax	$ 2,786	$ 2,968

Share-Based Employee Compensa61

Share-Based Employee Compensation - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)plan$ / sharesshares	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shareholder approved stock plans | plan	2
Cost (reversal) of employee share-based compensation included in income, before income tax	$ 2,999	$ 3,185
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested shares granted	$ 12,379
Number of years compensation expense to be recognized over	2 years 9 months 18 days
Number of stock units granted (in shares) | shares	360	465
Stock units, weighted average grant-date fair value (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 14.80	$ 10.13
Compensation expense related to restricted stocks	$ 1,387	$ 1,221
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	1 year
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested shares granted	$ 11,682
Number of years compensation expense to be recognized over	1 year 10 months 17 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Number of stock units granted (in shares) | shares	307	370
Stock units, weighted average grant-date fair value (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 14.80	$ 10.10
Award requisite service period	3 years	3 years
Cost (reversal) of employee share-based compensation included in income, before income tax	$ 1,604	$ 1,988
Performance Shares | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award requisite service period	1 year
Shares awarded as a percentage of granted	0.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Target Award Shares, Percent	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Performance Shares | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award requisite service period	3 years
Shares awarded as a percentage of granted	200.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Target Award Shares, Percent	80.00%	80.00%	80.00%

Fair Value of Financial Instr62

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign Exchange Contract
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts—asset position	$ 1,119	$ 179
Foreign currency forward contracts—liability position	(4,684)	(239)
Foreign currency forward contracts, net	(3,565)	(60)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Foreign Exchange Contract
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts—asset position	1,119	179
Foreign currency forward contracts—liability position	(4,684)	(239)
Foreign currency forward contracts, net	(3,565)	(60)
Secured Debt | Equipment Note
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 11,277	$ 11,815

Fair Value of Financial Instr63

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Fair Value Relating to Financial Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amount outstanding under letters of credit		$ 887
Carrying Value | ABL Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Credit facilities	$ 155,000	74,000
Carrying Value | Japan ABL Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Credit facilities	23,523	13,755
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amount outstanding under letters of credit		887
Fair Value | ABL Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Credit facilities	155,000	74,000
Fair Value | Japan ABL Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Credit facilities	23,523	13,755
Secured Debt | Equipment Note
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	11,277	11,815
Secured Debt | Carrying Value | Equipment Note
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	11,277	11,815
Secured Debt | Fair Value | Equipment Note
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	11,277	$ 11,815
Bank of America, N.A.
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amount outstanding under letters of credit	$ 1,271		$ 834

Derivatives and Hedging - Summa

Derivatives and Hedging - Summary of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Contract Type and Location of Asset and/or Liability on Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Other Current Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts, asset derivatives designated as hedging instruments, fair value	$ 254	$ 168
Foreign currency exchange contracts, asset derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, fair value	865	11
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts, liability derivatives designated as hedging instruments, fair value	1,770	194
Foreign currency exchange contracts, liability derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, fair value	$ 2,914	$ 45

Derivatives and Hedging - Addit

Derivatives and Hedging - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum maturity for foreign currency derivatives	12 months
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net	$ 0
Forward points expensed on derivatives	61,000
Net losses from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net earnings during the next 12 months	1,576,000
Effect of Cash Flow Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)	(1,601,000)
Foreign currency losses	(635,000)	$ 675,000
Foreign Exchange Forward | Cost Of Goods Sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain Reclassified from AOCI into COGS	45,000	902,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of derivatives	52,067,000		$ 14,210,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of derivatives	139,457,000		$ 4,821,000
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward
Effect of Cash Flow Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)	(1,601,000)	(2,554,000)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Earnings (Effective Portion)	$ (45,000)	$ (902,000)
Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum maturity for foreign currency cash flow hedge	12 months
Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum maturity for foreign currency cash flow hedge	15 months

Derivatives and Hedging - Locat

Derivatives and Hedging - Location of Gains in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations that were Recognized and Derivative Contract Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Forward points expensed on derivatives	$ 61
Other (expense) income, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative Instruments	(3,860)	$ (5,175)
Foreign Exchange Forward | Cost Of Goods Sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain Reclassified from AOCI into COGS	$ 45	$ 902

Accumulated Other Comprehensi67

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Additional (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	$ (1,601)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax	4,132
Income tax expense (benefit) on derivative instruments	(249)	$ 434
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(3,839)		$ (6,166)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	(1,601)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax	0
Income tax expense (benefit) on derivative instruments	(249)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(2,133)		(328)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax	4,132
Income tax expense (benefit) on derivative instruments	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(1,706)		$ (5,838)
Cost Of Goods Sold | Foreign Exchange Forward
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	(45)
Cost Of Goods Sold | Foreign Exchange Forward | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	45
Cost Of Goods Sold | Foreign Exchange Forward | Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	$ 0

Segment Information - Informati

Segment Information - Information Utilized by Management to Evaluate its Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 403,191	$ 308,927
Income before income taxes	79,950	39,086
Additions to long-lived assets	6,816	6,832
Assets	1,115,548		$ 991,157
Goodwill (Note 7)	56,694		56,429
Operating segments | Golf Clubs
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	257,441	193,591
Income before income taxes	65,831	34,953
Additions to long-lived assets	2,536	3,795
Assets	314,034		321,265
Goodwill (Note 7)	27,169		26,904
Operating segments | Golf Balls
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	54,922	48,224
Income before income taxes	12,525	11,521
Additions to long-lived assets	2,898	2,536
Assets	55,645		57,120
Goodwill (Note 7)	0		0
Operating segments | Gear, Accessories and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	90,828	67,112
Income before income taxes	20,337	9,619
Additions to long-lived assets	1,382	501
Assets	247,677		236,515
Goodwill (Note 7)	29,525		29,525
Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income before income taxes	(18,743)	$ (17,007)
Assets	$ 498,192		$ 376,257