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Segment Information - Information Utilized by Management to Evaluate its Operating Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2013
Cost Reduction Initiatives |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 16,556
Golf Clubs | Cost Reduction Initiatives |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | 6,395
Golf Ball | Cost Reduction Initiatives |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | 6,973
Reconciling items |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease) | $ 6,186 |
Corporate G&A | Cost Reduction Initiatives |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 3,188

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