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Document And Entity Information

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Apr. 01, 2017
May 02, 2017
Entity Information Line Items [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name BRUNSWICK CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000014930  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   89,306,657
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Apr. 01, 2017