| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 10, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 10, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CALLAWAY GOLF CO |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000837465 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 1-10962 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-3797580 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2180 RUTHERFORD ROAD |
| Entity Address, City or Town | CARLSBAD |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92008-7328 |
| City Area Code | (760) |
| Local Phone Number | 931-1771 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | ELY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
