UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
December 15, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-10962 95-3797580
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2180 Rutherford Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7328
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(760) 931-1771
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 15, 2004, Callaway Golf Company issued a press release
captioned, "Callaway Golf Launches Search For CEO." A copy of the press release
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
The following exhibits are filed with this report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release, dated December 15, 2004, captioned, "Callaway Golf
Launches Search For CEO."
SIGNATURES
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.
CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
Date: December 15, 2004 By: /s/ Steven C. McCracken
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Name: Steven C. McCracken
Title: Senior Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release, dated December 15, 2004, captioned,
"Callaway Golf
Launches Search For CEO."