Mulligan (noun)

A second chance or a do-over, typically after a poor shot, in golf.

Origin:

The term mulligan is believed to have originated from the name of a canadian golfer david mulligan, who would often play a second ball without penalty in the event that he was unhappy with the result of his first shot. it has been used in golf to refer to a second chance or a do-over, typically after a poor shot.

Examples:

1. He asked for a mulligan after hitting his first shot out of bounds.
2. The golfer took a mulligan on the first hole and ended up with a better score.
3. Some golfers do not like to take mulligans as they feel it ruins the integrity of the game.
4. The golf course allowed one mulligan per round.
5. The golfer took a mulligan on his tee shot and hit it much better the second time.