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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-16-471897
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160222
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160223
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160222

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CALLAWAY GOLF CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000837465
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 [3949]
		IRS NUMBER:				953797580
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-10962
		FILM NUMBER:		161446335

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2180 RUTHERFORD RD
		CITY:			CARLSBAD
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92008-8815
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7609311771

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2180 RUTHERFORD ROAD
		CITY:			CARLSBAD
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92008

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CALLAWAY GOLF
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070604

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CALLAWAY GOLF CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070604

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CALLAWAY GOLF CO /CA
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940222
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM 8-K
</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of&nbsp;the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>February&nbsp;22, 2016 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CALLAWAY GOLF
COMPANY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>DELAWARE</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>1-10962</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>95-3797580</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of incorporation)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Identification No.)</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3" ALIGN="center"><B>2180 RUTHERFORD ROAD, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>92008-7328</B></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(760) 931-1771 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NOT APPLICABLE </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report.) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below
if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As previously reported, Callaway Golf Company (&#147;Callaway&#148;) owns a minority interest in Topgolf International, Inc., doing business as Topgolf
Entertainment Group (&#147;Topgolf&#148;), consisting of common stock and various classes of preferred stock. On February&nbsp;22, 2016, Topgolf announced that Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (&#147;Providence Equity&#148;) has made a significant
minority preferred stock investment in Topgolf (the &#147;Providence Equity Investment&#148;). In connection with the Providence Equity Investment, Topgolf intends to use a portion of the proceeds it receives to repurchase shares from its existing
shareholders, other than Providence Equity (the &#147;Topgolf Repurchase Program&#148;). Callaway has agreed to sell approximately 9.6% - 10.9% of its shares in Topgolf in the Topgolf Repurchase Program, which amount may vary based on how many other
existing Topgolf shareholders participate in the Topgolf Repurchase Program. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior to the Providence Equity Investment, Callaway owned approximately
18.5% of Topgolf. Following the Providence Equity Investment and the completion of the Topgolf Repurchase Program, Callaway estimates that it will own approximately 14.6% of Topgolf. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the sale of its Topgolf shares in the Topgolf Repurchase Program, Callaway expects to recognize a gain of approximately $17.4 million -
$19.7 million in the first half of 2016, which amount will vary based on the number of shares Topgolf ultimately repurchases from Callaway. Callaway&#146;s total investment in Topgolf accounted for on a cost-basis prior to these transactions is
$54.6 million, which includes $1.3 million invested in connection with the exercise of certain stock options in January 2016. Callaway&#146;s participation in the Topgolf Repurchase Program will reduce its total investment in Topgolf by
approximately $5.7 million - $6.4 million, to a net total investment accounted for at cost of $48.2 million - $48.9 million. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At this time, Callaway is
not updating the financial guidance it provided on February&nbsp;4, 2016, but notes that this contingent gain is not included in, and would be incremental to, its prior guidance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Forward-Looking Statements</U>: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Statements used in this
report that relate to future plans, events or circumstances, including statements relating to Topgolf&#146;s execution of the Topgolf Repurchase Program (or the timing or completion thereof), Callaway&#146;s participation in the Topgolf Repurchase
Program, Callaway&#146;s estimated ownership percentage in Topgolf following the completion of the Topgolf Repurchase Program, and Callaway&#146;s estimated gain, or the anticipated reduction in Callaway&#146;s investment in Topgolf, following the
completion of the Topgolf Repurchase Program, are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon current information and expectations. Actual results may differ
materially from those estimated or anticipated as a result of certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties or changed circumstances, including any delay or difficulties in completing, or the failure of Topgolf to complete, the Topgolf
Repurchase Program as presently contemplated, or a change in the number of issued and outstanding shares from that which is anticipated due to stock option exercises or otherwise. Callaway undertakes no obligation to republish revised
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Date: February 22, 2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Brian P. Lynch</P></TD></TR>
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