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Mulligans

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Definition: A mulligan in golf is a "do-over." Don't like the shot you just hit? Declare a "mulligan" and do it over. Mulligans, plural, is a competition format for groups of golfers.

What's your handicap? Say, around 18? OK, you get to replay, or "do over," up to 18 strokes during the course of your round. And that's Mulligans.

Mulligans is another name for "No Alibis," and sometimes goes by "Play It Again, Sam," for good measure. See the No Alibis definition for more.

Also Known As: No Alibis, Criers and Whiners, Replay, sometimes Play It Again, Sam

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