National Mulligan Day – October 17, 2022, history, significance
National Mulligan Day is celebrated on 17th October every year. On Mulligan Day, give yourself a 2nd chance; it can be a former relationship with a friend or family member, an old passion that you deserted, or an old mistake that you need to rectify, you can give it another chance on this Day.
Mulligan is commonly used in games such as golf; a Mulligan happens when a player gets another opportunity to do a particular move or action. This Day is observed every year as a day for giving yourself a second chance.
History of National Mulligan Day
As per the United States Golf Association, the term Mulligan was first used widely in the 1940s. Three different stories are describing the origin of the phrase Mulligan. The 1st drives from the name of a Canadian golfer in the 1920s, David Mulligan, a former manager at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, who made a mistake in a game and recaptured his shot. From that time Mulligan refers to the chance to try again.
A different story describes John A. Buddy Mulligan, a locker room helper in the 1930s at Essex Fells C.C, New Jersey. An alternative story, according to author Henry Beard, explains that the term is derived from Thomas Mulligan, a junior Anglo-Irish aristocrat and a serious golfer who was born in 1793. Some Golf courses will observe a National Mulligan Day celebration where golfers can play again for free some other day.
NATIONAL MULLIGAN DAY TIMELINE
1793
Mulligan theory #3
Yet another version of the truth about the origin of the term “mulligan” states that it comes from Thomas Mulligan, a minor Anglo-Irish aristocrat and passionate golfer.
1920s
Mulligan theory #2
David Bernard Mulligan, a Canadian golfer and one-time manager of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, would often ask for a second shot off the first tee, coining the term “mulligan.”
1930s
Mulligan theory #1
Some golf historians give credit to John A. “Buddy” Mulligan, a locker room attendant at
Essex Fells C.C., New Jersey for the word.
1940s
The USGA approves
The United States Golf Association claims that the term first achieved widespread use.
July 1985
David Mulligan confirmed his reputation
In July of 1985, journalist Don Mackintosh interviewed David Mulligan for a column, “Around the Sport Circuit,” where David confirmed stories about his “additional shots.”
NATIONAL MULLIGAN DAY ACTIVITIES
Play a round of “mulligan” golf
The term “mulligan” is originally associated with golf, so why not use it on a course. Gather up some friends, have some laughs, and enjoy a round of golf where you only keep score with the shots you like.
Have a leftover party
Enjoy round two of your previous meals and taste just how good a “second helping” can be.
Try something new, and master it
Though it may take some time to master, think about how amazed friends will be when you can show off your new skill in public.
5 INSPIRING SECOND CHANCE QUOTES
David Millar (professional cyclist)
“People for make mistakes and I think they should be punished. But they should also be forgiven and given the opportunity for a second chance. We are human beings.”
Pete Rose (retired professional baseball player)
“If someone is gracious to give me a second chance, I won’t need a third.”
Dave Wilson (author)
“Sometimes life gives you a second chance, or even two! Not always, but sometimes. It’s what you do with those second chances that counts.”
Marc Platt (producer)
“When a writer gets a second chance to look back on something, it’s a great opportunity to say, ‘Hey, this is really good, but we can do it even better.’”
Tia Mowry (actress)
“Having a second chance makes you want to work even harder.”
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL MULLIGAN DAY
Second chances are for everyone
Although we all want to get things right on our first attempt, immediate success is rare. Embrace your human faults, and rather than admit failure, take a deep breath and try again to get it right.
Everyone does it
Realistically, we not only need more than one try to achieve our goals, we often surpass them with practice. No one, ever, has done everything in their lives perfectly on their first try. So don’t fret: The “try, try again” club is a big one.
It’s a sign of friendship
A mulligan, more than anything, is accepted cheating. Mulligans are not secretive or sneaky. They’re a blatant disregard for the rules that a competitor happily ignores — with the understanding that they may ask for the same kindness later.
