Golf: Terminology
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Golf
What Is a Mulligan in Golf? Meaning and Rules
A mulligan in golf is an informal do-over: you replay a shot with no penalty and ignore the first. It is not in the official Rules of Golf.
Golf
What Is an Albatross in Golf? The Rarest Score Explained
An albatross in golf is three under par on one hole, also called a double eagle. It is rarer than a hole-in-one. Here is what counts and how scoring works.
Golf
What Is a Bogey in Golf? Plus Double and Triple Bogeys
A bogey is a score of one stroke over par on a hole. Here is what bogey means, how it compares to par and birdie, and what double and triple bogeys are.