What Is a Mulligan in the Game of Golf?

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By Patrick Foley

What Is a Mulligan in the Game of Golf?

A mulligan in the game of golf is a term used for taking another shot without penalty. Golfers will call for a mulligan to redo a shot and not have to take an extra stroke for the previous, presumably poor, shot.

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