Whats the origin of the golf term “mulligan”?
Dear Straight Dope: Golfing in the Montreal area, I heard the term “mulligan” originated in a local club where a member of that name would invariably hit a second ball off the tee when he misdirected his first shot. I heard the story convincingly repeated on other occasions crediting other golf clubs. “Too close to home,” I say–this must be local lore. Where exactly did the term really originate? — D.J.
