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What Is A Mulligan In Golf?

A Mulligan in golf is a way to ignore a bad shot – but it is not part of the rules of golf

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A Mulligan in golf is a shot which is allowed to be replayed without penalty and as if the first shot had not even happened. Thus if a player is unhappy with a bad shot , he or she can simply repeat it. It is against the rules of golf, but it is used in some social games.

As it it against the rules of golf , there are no set rules as to how and when it can be used – this has to be agreed between the players. There are normally limitations to the taking of Mulligans, either in terms of how many can be used during a round, or when they can be used – sometimes a Mulligan can only be used on tee shots, sometimes only for the first tee shot of a round.

Some charity golf days allow participants to buy Mulligans in advance to be used during the round as part of the fundraising.

How did the term Mulligan originate?

No-one is sure. Most stories agree it was after a chap named Mulligan, but they differ as to who this Mr Mulligan was. Some versions have him as Canadian golfer David B. Mulligan, who arrived flustered on the 1st tee and played a bad drive, and then declared he would play it again calling it “a correction shot”. Another version has it coming from the locker room attendant at Essex Falls Country Club in New Jersey, John A. Mulligan, who wanted to be able to replay a bad shot as had been at work all day, unlike his playing partners who had had time to practise and warm up.

What is the Mulligan-Recall golf game?

This game involves each player being awarded a set number of Mulligans and Recalls. A player can call a Mulligan after one of their own poor shots; however the other players can also call a Recall on another player. A Recall is effect also a Mulligan but it is imposed on a player by his or her opponents. In a Recall a player can make an opponent replay a good shot.

What is a Gilligan in golf?

A Gilligan is in effect the opposite of a Mulligan. With a Mulligan a player can replay a bad shot with a Gilligan a player’s opponent can make them replay a good shot. Neither Mulligans or Gilligans are part of the rules of golf, but are used in some social games by prior arrangement.

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10 reasonable rules for when golfers should take a mulligan

Mulligans, one of golf's most timeless traditions. You hit a shot, it didn't turn out the way you wanted it to, so you just go ahead and pretend it never happened.

A tradition mulligans may be, mulligans aren't, strictly speaking, legal. It's why you should tread carefully before you use them. Depending on the moment, a mulligan can either be entirely socially acceptable, or a frowned-upon nuisance.

To help you navigate the mulligan scene more seamlessly, here are some potential mulligan scenarios which I think most golfers consider fair use scenarios. Find yourself in any of these situations, and go ahead and drop another ball.

1. Breakfast ball (but only if you hit your first drive poorly)

Taking a breakfast ball is perhaps the best and fairest use of then mulligan, especially if you're rushing to the first tee without a proper warmup first thing in the morning. First on-course swing of the day, go ahead and take another.

There are only a few times I'd proceed with caution when re-teeing off the first:

• If you hit a good first drive.
• If you're being hosted and your host didn't say it's ok to take "two off the first."
• If you've had a long practice session before your round.
• You're the last golfer to hit and nobody else took a breakfast ball.

2. Missed short putt you tried tapping in but missed

You walk up and try to tap a two-footer into the hole but accidentally miss. It happens, so sure, scrape it back to its original putt and hole the putt properly, if you're trying to take things seriously. Just don't get too liberal with the length of putts you're casually walking up to. Just because you didn't try on that five footer, doesn't mean it was assumed you were going to make it.

3. Accidentally hit to or from wrong spot on unfamiliar course

New courses are confusing, and sometimes, that confusion can lead to accidents. You hit from the incorrect tee markers, or towards the wrong green, or down a fifth hole's fairway instead of the 10th hole's. I once saw someone pull a driver and slam a drive 100 yards over the green on a par-3, because he didn't see the pin and thought it was a par 4. Go ahead, tee up another.

4. Damaged golf ball you didn't notice

You may have seen that scuff mark on the ball and thought nothing of it. But then you hit the ball, it makes a strange sound and dives out of the air like a wounded duck. Damaged ball, hit a new one.

5. 18th hole during a bad round

You've been struggling all day, and your only goal is to find something for your next round. Last drive of the day, another bad shot, take the opportunity to take a pity mulligan. We've all been there. We get it.

6. First putt on fast greens

Now we're starting to push it, but look, often practice putting greens aren't as fast as the ones on the course. If you arrive at the first green having no idea what the greens are, take the temperature in the room among your playing partners. There may be a mulligan opportunity.

7. Weird distraction in backswing

Maybe it was someone else's sneeze, or a cart backfiring, or a car on the road thinking it'd be funny if he honked his horn in your backswing. With the caveat that I wouldn't play this card more than once a round, it's an acceptable mulligan opportunity.

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8. Drastic foot slip during swing

Again, don't be the golfer who starts making this a habit, but your feed sliding out from under you isn't a true showcasing of your skill. I'm a nice guy, take another.

9. Animal interference

So your ball is rolling towards the hole, and then a bird or dog or some other animal disrupts it? I don't know if that ball was actually going to go in the hole, but either way, I can't think of many better 'just hit another' opportunities.

10. Annoying phone call

Sometimes, real life beckons. Maybe it's from home, or your boss needs something urgent. If there's a phone call you have to take during a low stakes round, take the call, then hit another.

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A mulligan in golf is essentially a do over… a second chance after a terrible opening tee shot. Or really any shot you want to attempt again.

In a game like golf, where a bad shot (or sometimes spectacularly poor shots) are more common than good ones, they’re very needed. But who do we have to thank for the extra shot?

Let’s get into the origins and everything about “what is a mulligan in golf” now.

What is a Mulligan in Golf? 

First, let’s define a mulligan. It’s simply replaying the shot you just hit  without  penalty… think of it like a second chance and more commonly happens in a casual round after a poor opening tee shot.

For example, let’s say you hit a terrible tee shot because you didn’t warm up and/or have some  golf nerves . Instead of playing your second shot from the location of the first tee ball, you re-tee and hit again. 

Hopefully, this shot is a lot better and much more playable. From there, you’ll play from the second tee shot’s location, not the first without penalty. While this isn’t allowed in the  rules of golf , it’s much more common to happen for recreational golfers.

As Wikipedia states,  “A mulligan is a second chance to perform an action, usually after the first chance went wrong through bad luck or a blunder. Its best-known use is in golf, whereby it refers to a player being allowed, only informally, to replay a stroke, although that is against the formal rules of golf. The term has also been applied to other sports, games, and fields generally.” 

Key Takeaways 

• A mulligan is one of the most commonly used terms among amateur golfers. 
• Taking a mulligan means you are replaying the shot you hit with a “second chance” attempt. 
• A mulligan isn’t allowed under the rules of golf in competition but common among recreational golfers.

Keep reading to learn more about the history of a mulligan in golf.

History of the Mulligan in Golf

So, why is a mulligan in golf actually called a mulligan? 

It’s a good question that I don’t think a lot of people know the answer to. In fact, despite playing for 20+ years I recently learned the history behind another popular word in golf –  fore . 

Like many things in the history of golf , this term started as players would yell “ Forecaddie ” to avoid hitting caddies who were up ahead looking for golf balls. They eventually shortened it to “fore” and it’s stuck ever since. 

So where did the term mulligan come from? 

Unfortunately, it’s not as crystal clear as the term fore or other common terms like bogey. There are several origin stories of the word mulligan – let’s present a few of the most common (including three by the same person, one David Bernard Mulligan). 

Mulligan Theory #1

The first theory about the origin of the term came from David Mulligan in the 1920s who played at St. Lambert Country Club in Montreal. Here’s what the  USGA  (United States Golf Association) said on their website about this version.

“One story says that the first mulligan was an impulsive sort of event – that one day Mulligan hit a very long drive off the first tee, just not straight, and acting on impulse re-teed and hit again. His partners found it all amusing, and decided that the shot that Mulligan himself called a ‘correction shot’ deserved a better name, so they called it a ‘mulligan.”

I have to say, a mulligan sounds a lot better than a “correction” shot as well. Re-teeing after a bad first shot now is almost common practice for a lot of golfers. 

Mulligan Theory #2

The second David Bernard Mulligan’s story happened before the first tee shot. One day before a casual round he picked his friends up en route to the golf course and faced a bumpy drive over the Victoria Bridge. 

Since the drive was so bumpy his playing partners allowed him to get an extra first shot of the day as he was the driver. So next time you pick a friend up before golf, make sure to share this story so you can hopefully get a breakfast ball on the first hole. 

Mulligan Theory #3

David Mulligan’s final theory is one that is all too relatable for anyone who has booked an early tee time. As the story goes Mulligan arrived late to the golf course after getting up later than anticipated. 

He didn’t warm up and hit a poor tee shot to start the day. Instead of accepting it he re-teed and played the second ball instead. Again, this feels very relatable if you’ve ever overslept or fought traffic on the way to the golf course. 

Mulligan Theory #4 

The final common theory behind the term mulligan was from John A. “Buddy” Mulligan. He was a locker room attendant at Essex Fells Country Club in the 1930s. 

It’s said that during a round he was offered a “second chance” since his playing partners had practiced all morning and he had not. One of the members in the group was Des Sullivan who was a golf editor for a local newspaper. 

In the coming weeks John bragged to fellow members about getting a chance to play an extra shot. Members enjoyed the term tremendously and started to allow themselves to have “mulligans” like John. 

Eventually, Sullivan began to use the term in the news and it’s stuck ever since. With four origin stories that are all nearly 100 years old, it’s tough to say which is the right version.

Pace of Play Issues

Golf is a hard game – no doubt about it and mulligans can help. But at a certain point mulligans can also slow up the pace of play . If you’re taking one every hole or even every other hole, you will slow down the time it takes to play 18 holes.

Use them more in a casual round on certain tee shots vs. at a country club where pace of play is very important. Otherwise, you might not get invited back!

Some Tournaments Allow Mulligans 

Did you know that some golf tournaments actually allow mulligans? 

But there’s a catch… you have to buy them. You can’t just take as many mulligans as you want. 

These tend to be the most relaxed tournaments that don’t follow the rules of golf like a  scramble  tournament. Taking mulligans won’t happen in more formal competitive events such as a member-member, qualifiers, or skins games. 

A lot of times they’ll allow you to buy one or a pack of mulligans before teeing off. This is usually a cash purchase that goes toward a certain cause in the event. 

If your group might need some help during the day, buying a few mulligans (or more) might help you out. Plus, the cash is going to a good cause too. 

FAQs on a Mulligan in Golf

Do you have more questions about this common term in golf? If so, keep scrolling through our frequently asked questions and answers below. 

What does it mean to take a mulligan?

Taking a mulligan refers to hitting the same shot or putt again – but acting like the previous shot didn’t happen. 

How many mulligans are allowed?

Most golf groups allow a certain number of mulligans but it just depends on the group. Some might only allow one on the first hole, while others might allow one on each nine. Or, some groups might allow more.

It’s always a good idea to check with your playing partners before the day begins to make sure you’re all on the same page. Otherwise, certain golfers might get frustrated with others if someone is taking too many mulligans. 

Can you take mulligans on tee shots only?

No, you can take mulligans on more than tee shots including approach shots, chips, pitches, and putts. But they tend to happen most on tee shots. 

Does a hole in one count on a mulligan?

Unfortunately no, a hole in one on a mulligan technically doesn’t count as a true ace. Which is a shame because the odds of getting an ace are roughly 12,500 to 1! As you can tell, the odds are against you! 

What is a breakfast ball in golf? 

A breakfast ball is a type of mulligan that some groups use on the first tee shot of the day. Since so many golfers get first tee jitters , it’s a backup plan in case things go sideways (literally) on the first shot of the day. 

What are some other common golf terms?

Golf has more terms and slang than just about any sport I can imagine. It’s not uncommon to hear the word shank, yips, chunk, skull, eagle, and snowman all during the course of the round. It can be like a foreign language for non golfers who are new or just riding in a golf cart.  

Make sure to read our full guide of the most common golf terms  here . 

My Experience

Mulligans happen a little bit more frequently the earlier on in your golf career. When you’re just starting out, mulligans can help you bounce back from bad shots and get that second chance. 

But I’d suggest not depending on them too much if you want to start breaking 90 or even break 80 consistently. Not to mention you can’t use them in formal tournaments if you ever wish to play in them as well. 

Final Thoughts on a Mulligan in Golf

As you can tell, the history of mulligans is somewhat of a mystery. But whoever came up with the term, millions of golfers thank them for allowing a few more “second chance opportunities.” 

Mulligans are very much a part of this game as we all enjoy a second chance from time to time on certain shots. But that’s the key part – certain shots – not every shot or every hole. Otherwise, mulligans will slow down the pace of play and can ruin the round for others.

Use mulligans wisely or decide if each person gets a certain amount during the round. Or, if you can only use them on the first tee shot (aka, take a breakfast ball). This will help speed up the pace of play and avoid any potential rules confusion among your group. 

If you’re playing in scrambles and your group needs some help to be competitive, don’t be afraid to buy some mulligans. Just make sure to use your designated amount and not more to stay integral in the event. 

A Mulligan Golf: Improve Your Game with a Second Chance

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Golf is known for its challenges and unpredictability, and even the most skilled players can make mistakes. The pressure of performing well can often lead to nervous shots, causing players to lose focus and confidence. Fortunately, the Mulligan Golf strategy provides an opportunity to rectify these mistakes and improve overall gameplay.

By taking a Mulligan, players can take a second shot without incurring any penalties. This can help in reducing pressure, boosting confidence and improving overall performance. A Mulligan can be a game-changer, allowing players to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

Key Takeaways:

• A Mulligan Golf strategy allows players to take a second shot without penalties
• Mulligans can help in reducing pressure, boosting confidence, and improving performance
• A Mulligan can be a game-changer that allows players to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals

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Mulligan Golf Rules

Mulligan Golf is a fun and exciting way to improve your game without the worry of penalties. But how exactly do you play Mulligan Golf and what are the rules? Let’s break it down.

What is a Mulligan in Golf?

A Mulligan is a chance to take a second shot without any penalty. It is typically used on the first tee or during a friendly round of golf. The player simply declares they are taking a Mulligan and then proceeds to take another shot from the same spot.

When Can You Take a Mulligan?

Mulligans are typically used on the first tee but can also be used throughout the round, as long as all players in the group agree to the use of Mulligans. It is important to note that Mulligans are not allowed in official competitions or tournaments.

How Many Mulligans Can You Take?

There is no set limit to the number of Mulligans a player can take during a round. However, it is important to remember that the more Mulligans you take, the less accurate your scorecard will be.

What Are the Rules of Mulligan Golf?

Here are some basic rules to follow when playing Mulligan Golf:

Now that we understand the rules of Mulligan Golf, let’s move on to how you can take a Mulligan and improve your game.

How to Take a Mulligan in Golf

Taking a Mulligan in golf is a simple process that can greatly benefit your gameplay. Here’s how to properly take a Mulligan:

• First, make sure that Mulligans are allowed on the course you’re playing on. Some courses have specific rules surrounding Mulligans, so be sure to check before using one.
• Once you’ve confirmed that Mulligans are allowed, select the shot that you want to retake. This could be a tee shot, approach shot or putt – it’s up to you.
• Take your Mulligan shot from the same spot as your original shot, without moving the ball or improving your lie.
• Remember that you won’t be assessed any penalty strokes for taking a Mulligan. However, if your Mulligan shot is worse than your original shot, you must keep your original shot.
• Finally, make sure to record both your original shot and your Mulligan shot on your scorecard.

It’s important to note that Mulligans are typically not allowed during tournament play or official rounds, so make sure to check the rules before using one in these situations. Additionally, it’s recommended to limit your Mulligan usage to no more than one per round to prevent slowing down play.

Benefits of Using a Mulligan

Using a Mulligan can offer numerous benefits to golfers of all skill levels. Here are some of the advantages of incorporating this strategy into your game:

• Boosts confidence: Taking a Mulligan can give you a second chance to hit a better shot, which can increase your confidence and motivation on the course.
• Reduces pressure: Knowing that you have a Mulligan in your back pocket can help ease the pressure of making a perfect shot on the first try.
• Improves overall performance: Utilizing a Mulligan can help you correct a mistake or adjust your technique, leading to better overall performance and scores.
• Encourages risk-taking: With the safety net of a Mulligan, golfers may feel more encouraged to take risks and attempt shots they otherwise would not have.

Overall, using a Mulligan can be a valuable tool for improving your game and enhancing your enjoyment of golf.

Best Golf Mulligan Strategies

Using a Mulligan can be a game-changer for many golfers, but it’s important to use it strategically to maximize its benefits. Here are some of the best golf Mulligan strategies to consider:

Select the Right Hole

Not all holes are created equal. When choosing a hole to use a Mulligan on, consider the difficulty level and your personal goals. If you’re playing a more challenging course, it may be wise to save your Mulligan for a particularly difficult hole. On the other hand, if you’re playing for fun, you may want to use it on a hole that you find enjoyable or scenic.

Analyze Your First Shot

Before taking a Mulligan, take some time to analyze your first shot. Did you miss the fairway, or come up short on your approach shot? Was there an unexpected obstacle in your way? By identifying the reasons behind your less-than-ideal shot, you can make adjustments for your Mulligan.

Focus on Correcting Your Mistakes

When taking a Mulligan, it’s important to focus on correcting the mistakes you made on your first shot. This means taking the time to adjust your stance, grip, and swing to ensure a better shot. Don’t rush through your Mulligan, but rather take the time to make any necessary adjustments.

Stay Mentally Composed

Using a Mulligan can be a mental game as well as a physical one. It’s important to stay composed and focused, even after a less-than-ideal first shot. By staying calm and collected, you can make the most of your Mulligan and improve your overall performance.

By implementing these best golf Mulligan strategies, you can make the most of your second chance and improve your game.

Mulligan Golf Tips

When it comes to taking a mulligan in golf, there are a few tips and techniques you can use to ensure you make the most of your opportunity. Here are some things to keep in mind:

• Stay composed: Taking a mulligan can be a great way to reduce the pressure of your game, but it’s important to approach it with a clear head. Don’t let frustration or anxiety cloud your judgment.
• Focus on correcting mistakes: The purpose of a mulligan is to give you a chance to correct a mistake you made on your first shot. Identify what went wrong and focus on making the necessary adjustments.
• Choose your hole wisely: Not every hole is a good candidate for a mulligan. Look for opportunities where a second shot could significantly improve your score.
• Take your time: The beauty of a mulligan is that you get a second chance to make your shot. Take your time, set up properly, and make the most of your opportunity.
• Visualize success: Before you take your mulligan shot, take a moment to visualize a successful outcome. This can help reduce anxiety and increase your confidence.

By using these tips, you can make the most of your mulligan and improve your game.

Mastering the Mulligan Golf Technique

While the Mulligan provides a second chance to improve a shot, it is essential to execute it correctly. Mastering the technique can significantly impact the game, and here are a few essential points to consider:

Practice is crucial in refining the Mulligan technique. Consider dedicating some time to honing your Mulligan skills during a practice round or warm-up before a game. It can help build confidence and sharpen your overall gameplay.

The Importance of a Mulligan

A Mulligan is a game changer in golf. It has the ability to turn a poor shot into a great one, improve confidence, and reduce pressure. But beyond the benefits to gameplay, Mulligans also play a significant role in personal growth and learning from mistakes.

When a player takes a Mulligan, they acknowledge that perfection is unattainable and that mistakes are part of the learning process. It allows players to practice self-forgiveness and move forward from setbacks. In turn, this mindset promotes a healthier approach to the game and improves overall enjoyment.

Furthermore, utilizing a Mulligan can lead to better decision-making on the course. Players become more aware of their strengths and weaknesses and learn to strategize accordingly. This skill translates beyond the game of golf and can be applied to various aspects of life.

Overall, incorporating a Mulligan Golf strategy into one’s game not only enhances performance but also fosters personal growth and a positive mindset. It reminds players that mistakes are opportunities for growth and that success is not about perfection but about progress.

Knowing When to Use a Mulligan

While a Mulligan can be a valuable tool in improving your golf game, it’s important to use it judiciously. Here are some factors to consider when deciding whether or not to take a Mulligan:

• Course Difficulty: If you’re playing on a particularly challenging course, it may be more beneficial to save your Mulligan for a shot that could significantly impact your score.
• Competition Level: In a more competitive setting, such as a tournament, it may be wise to save your Mulligan for a crucial shot rather than using it on a less important one.
• Personal Goals: Consider your personal goals for the game. Are you playing to improve your skills or simply to have fun? This can affect your decision to take a Mulligan.

Ultimately, the decision to use a Mulligan should be based on your individual situation and goals. Use it wisely and it can be an effective tool for improving your game.

Incorporating a Mulligan Golf strategy into your game can offer numerous advantages. By taking advantage of this second chance, you can reduce pressure and improve your overall performance by boosting your confidence.

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'We don't want PGA Tour rejects:' Is 50 still the right age of eligibility for PGA Tour Champions? Opinions are sharp and divided

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Carl Pettersson is stuck in what many PGA Tour professionals over the age of 40 refer to as no man’s land.

Pettersson, 46, aka the Swedish Pancake, has made 443 career Tour starts, won five times, reached as high as No. 23 in the world in 2006 and earned more than $22 million on the PGA Tour, but injured a wrist in 2016 and has cashed a check just once since October 2017. He’s made just 10 starts in the last six years since turning 40 and underwent surgery on both hips a year ago – three months apart – to repair torn labrums that had limited his mobility.

“I’m just getting back into the swing of things,” he said during a recent phone interview with Golfweek . “I’d like to make a run on the Champions Tour in a few years.”

That is a common refrain of pro golfers as they approach the half-century mark. In no other profession do workers welcome turning 50 more than PGA Tour pros, who blow out all those candles and instantly become eligible for golf’s great mulligan, PGA Tour Champions, the 50-and-older circuit. But getting to an age that often sets off a mid-life crisis in others and transitioning to a life of (mostly) no cuts and suddenly being one of the longer players again can be tricky business. As the Tour becomes younger and deeper, it’s become harder than ever to keep a card and remain relevant after age 40, demoting some pros to eke out a living on the Korn Ferry Tour, others to become talking heads on TV or, in Pettersson’s case, Uber Dad around town.

Is 50 still the right age for eligibility to PGA Tour Champions? It’s a question that has surfaced every few years since the senior circuit came into fruition in 1980. Opinions are sharp and divided.

“It could possibly help both tours,” Jeff Sluman, 66, said. “Get some more youth in there, more access for the Korn Ferry Tour pros on the PGA Tour.”

“Every record out here started at 50,” Scott McCarron, 58, said. “They should never lower it. That’s what it is and what it should always be.”

When Golfweek asked PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan if he felt age 50 still is the right criteria to become eligible for the PGA Tour Champions and has there been any consideration of lowering that number, he essentially brushed the question aside for another day.

“The only way I would respond to that is that 50 has worked very well, and when you look at the impact you can have by lowering the age level and thinking about who is going to start playing on PGA Tour Champions versus continuing to play here competitively and thinking about those that are on PGA Tour Champions today and the records that are there, it's complicated,” Monahan said. “But we're dealing with a lot of complexity, so that's something that we'll continue to look at.”

Four years ago, before COVID-19 or LIV Golf emerged to focus their attention, members of the PGA Tour policy board pushed for PGA Tour Champions to evaluate if the time was right to lower the age of eligibility. One suggestion was to staircase the age down one year at a time until it would be lowered to 45 to avoid the shock and make it more palatable for current members of the senior circuit. The reality is there’s no equitable way to do it – someone is going to feel as if he’s been screwed.

Justin Ray, head of content at Twenty-first Group, provided several stats that confirm what seems obvious by now: the PGA Tour is getting younger. From 2000 through the 2012-13 season, 18.2 percent of PGA Tour winners were age 40 or older. Since 2013-14, that number is significantly lower — 8.4 percent.

From 2000 through 2011, there were nine different seasons where 15 percent or more of the wins on Tour went to players age 40 or older. There has not been a single season where 15 percent or more were age 40 or older since.

In the 2021-22 season, there was only one player in their 40s all season to win — Chez Reavie at the Barracuda Championship, and he was 40 years old. Since 1990, there have been four seasons where there were two or fewer winners on the Tour age 40-plus — wait for it — two of them are 2020 (2 wins) and 2022 (1 win) and this season could be headed to a third. Camilo Villegas, 41 at the time, Justin Rose, 42, and Lucas Glover, who won twice at age 43, were the only 40-somethings to lift a trophy last season. Just one player 40 or older has tasted victory so far this season: Brice Garnett, 40, at the Corales Punta Cana Championship , an opposite-field event with a diluted field.

In fact, since Phil Mickelson's win at the 2021 PGA Championship at age 50, only seven events have been won by players 40 or older – a ratio of just 4.8 percent. Nobody older than 43 has won during that span. Stewart Cink won at 47 (Sept. 2020 and April 2021) and Brian Gay at 48 (Nov. 2020) but they have been the exception to the rule. This season, there were eight players age 45 or older that were fully exempt on the Tour, including Matt Kuchar (46), Zach Johnson (48) and Scott Gutschewski (47) — only one of them, Charley Hoffman at No. 82 is currently in the top 125. The trend of younger winners and 40-somethings trying to hold on to status for dear life as they count the days to 50 has been hard to ignore and was the impetus for the PGA Tour policy board approaching the Champions Tour policy board to investigate the issue. A study was conducted that found that neither sponsors nor players were in favor of it.

So, the idea of lowering the eligibility age died on the vine.

James Hahn, 42, one of the policy board members at the time, recalled this being the final verdict: “They said, 'We don’t want PGA Tour rejects. If you’re still competitive on the PGA Tour (in your late 40s) and have status, why would you want to play on the Champions Tour?' ”

Indeed, the players who do move the needle tend to stay competitive longer and try to delay their transition to the senior circuit as long as possible for a simple reason: Nearly all of the Champions Tour's regular-season purses are approximately $3 million, or less than first prize at a PGA Tour Signature event. It’s a case of simple economics why a player such as Cink continues to spend the majority of his time on the PGA Tour despite having turned 51. But Hahn, for one, questioned how much the members of the Champions Tour policy board – at the time David Toms, Paul Goydos and Joe Durant, who had each earned more than $7 million since turning 50 – were able to separate their own self-interest with what’s best for the future of the senior circuit.

“We’re in a room full of hypocrites,” Hahn said. “Joe Durant lost his card and then went on the Champions Tour. Now he’s on the board. You don’t want a PGA Tour reject but you were a Tour reject.”

Hahn said he supports seeing the eligibility age reduced to 47 or 48 – calling 45 “too young” – but claimed that Durant, Goydos and Toms didn’t want younger competition fearing they’d have instant success “and take money out of their pockets.”

“They don’t want that to happen,” Hahn said. “They are looking out for themselves and their friends more than for their business. There wasn’t a chance to pass the regulation of lowering the age because the people on their board are irrational and don’t see the benefit, or if they do see the benefit, it’s at the expense of them and their friends and affecting their personal income. After this conversation, it was put quickly on the sideburner because we didn’t want to have conflict between our boards.”

Kevin Kisner, 40, who served on the board at the time and supported lowering the eligibility age, agreed with Hahn’s assessment saying, “It’s dead in the water for now.”

To those on the Champions Tour, the attitude can best be summed up by the expression if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

“We looked at it extensively as an organization and we looked at it in concert with the player directors on the regular tour. We were open to it because to be honest with you there's been some push to lower it,” PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady said. “My response to that after looking at it, the guys that are going to move the needle out here, when they're 48 the big names are still competitive on the regular tour, and they're not going to come out here. At 48 I think Jim Furyk was still ranked in the top 10 in the world. I don't need to lower the age for other journeymen, that doesn’t help us sell our product and it may have pushed out a Tom Kite or Ben Crenshaw. While Kite may not have been competitive anymore, he was fantastic in the pro-am and he’s a Hall of Famer. So I don't need to bring in a 48-year-old who’s going to push out a big name. Now I may be told I have to do that at some point. But at least right now, everyone appreciates that it's not something we should do.”

But the problem remains that being sentenced to “no man’s land” is happening a lot earlier for pros than ever before. More and more players are biding time in their 40s.

For Woody Austin, 60, who has banked more than $9 million on the senior circuit, the question is rather simple: “Do you get to collect anything else at any other endeavor at 45? I think not. It doesn’t need to get younger,” he said.

Austin blames equipment and the emphasis on the power game for dumbing down the ability to make a living on the Tour.

“I get that because the game has changed and these guys are better at 20 because the game is so frigging easy now you want to make it easier for the guys who get kicked out at 40, but no. You’re not a senior at 40 or 45," he said. “Pretty soon the high school kids are going to be professionals if they keep making the game so easy. These guys aren’t any better at 19 than they were back in the day; you don’t have to know golf anymore. All they know is clubhead speed and go hit it. We had to know everything, they have to know nothing. Stop making it so easy and you wouldn’t have so many good 20-year-olds.”

Interestingly enough, Steve Stricker, 57, who led the Champions Tour money list with nearly $4 million in earnings last season and thus with the most to lose with an age change, has been one of the leading proponents of lowering the age. Stricker, who hosts the American Family Insurance Championship in his native Wisconsin, recalled being in the equipment trailer during a rain delay at his event in Madison in 2022 with Brady and discussing lowering the eligibility age.

“Wouldn’t 47 be a great time with Tiger about to turn 47 shortly?” he asked at the time. “It would boost this tour. We’re losing Lee Westwood and some other LIV guys. So I texted Tiger and he responds right away. No chance. When he comes out here he wants to compare his time out here to the greats – to Bernhard Langer and Hale Irwin. That’s him, right? Taking those records and having them in a spot where he can try to erase those records.”

But Stricker remains resolute that lowering the age would only strengthen the senior circuit.

“I still think we can change it to 48,” Stricker continued. “That doesn’t mean Tiger has to start at 48. But let Carl Pettersson come out and play and stay relevant. I support that concept, I really do. A couple years younger, somewhere in that range 45-50, 45 is a little aggressive but I’m thinking the 47-48 age would be a good boost for us. I think it is even more important now with some LIV guys going away. If we lower the age, there will be 10 more Steven Alkers that are 48 and hungry to play.”

That touches on another future concern: Will players be motivated to play into their 50s? While Alker is the model for the journeyman making good from the fountain of youth — he earned $841,849 for his career on the PGA Tour and more than $8 million and counting since joining the Champions Tour — Hunter Mahan, 42, could be the archetype of the modern star player. He won six times and earned more than $30 million in prize money before walking away from the game in 2021 to spend more time at home with his family and began coaching high school golf.

When he joined the Tour, Kenny Perry, Vijay Singh and Jay Haas experienced some of their best years after 40. Before them, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Raymond Floyd all won majors in their 40s.

“I don’t see that happening again,” Mahan predicted. “The idea of a 40-year-old being the Player of the Year seems impossible. Guys are going to be like ‘I have so much money, do I want to grind at this at 45 and travel all the time?’ Some guys will, but it’s not going to be the game where guys play into their 60s.”

Davis Love III concurred that careers are trending shorter and the eligibility age may need to be lowered down the road.

“You might get to a point where guys have made so much money that they don’t care about playing at 50,” he said. “If someone had my career starting now, they’d make $620 million. If a guy does that by their 40s, why would he want to come out here and play? Our purses are staying the same.”

But that hasn’t stopped Pettersson from counting the days until he’s eligible for one of the two exemptions for players aged 48-49 into Korn Ferry Tour fields every week based on his position on the career money list and likely at least a year of exempt status on PGA Tour Champions when he turns 50. Does Pettersson think 45 is the right age?

“I see both sides, where 45 makes a lot of sense but everyone else has had to wait to 50 so keep it at 50,” he said.

It seems inevitable that the data supporting lowering the age will become so convincing that the powers-that-be will have a hard time sticking their head in the sand for too long. Does being two months away from turning 47 and unlikely to benefit from an age reduction color his opinion? Pettersson chuckled and said ...

“Selfishly for me, yes.”

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The U.S. Senior Open is being held at a fantastic venue this week at Newport Country Club in Rhose Island, but two years from now it will take on an entirely different profile at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.

At the course that shaped Jack Nicklaus into an 18-time major winner, Tiger Woods will be eligible for the field for the first time, and he’s strongly hinted that he’d like to win the title and fancies the chance to break a tie of nine USGA national championships with Bobby Jones. Winning at Scioto would make Woods the first player to achieve a Grand Slam of sorts: the U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Junior (3), U.S. Amateur (3) and U.S. Open (3).

“He’d love to win that Grand Slam and get some of the other senior majors on his CV,” Padraig Harrington said. “I saw him at the course (during the PNC Championship) and we were just crossing paths and he laughed at me. I won’t say exactly what he said but the gist of it was he can’t wait to get out and beat me.”

Tiger Mania II could be ready to strike the PGA Tour Champions, and PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady cannot wait. Two years ago, at the American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, Wisconsin, Brady waited out a rain delay in an equipment trailer with tournament host Steve Stricker when Stricker broached the topic of the eligibility age for the senior circuit. Stricker, the leading money winner last season, proposed it was time to revisit whether 50, the age restriction since the creation of the tour in 1980, still made sense as the start of golf’s ultimate mulligan.

“I said, ‘No, we just did this,’ ” recalled Brady of a study the tour conducted in 2021. “He goes, ‘I know, I know.’ I said, ‘Unless Tiger tells me he’d play right now. (If that’s the case), I’ll lower the age tomorrow.’ ”

If ever the age limit was going to be lowered, this seemed to be the time so Stricker whipped out his phone and promptly texted Tiger. Stricker’s message was succinct and to the point: If we lower the age would you play the Champions tour? Stricker remembers nervously staring at three bubbles as the 15-time major winner and 82-time PGA Tour champion, “The Needle,” “The Goat,” – take your pick – responded right away.

“No, I’m not ready,” Woods wrote. “I want to follow in the same footsteps as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Bernhard Langer.”

In short, Tiger doesn’t want a head start before he becomes Champions tour-eligible on Dec. 30, 2025. He wants a level playing field. He wants to chase Langer’s 12 majors and 46 career titles, Nicklaus’s eight majors and Phil Mickelson winning his first two starts (and four of six).

“That’s him, right?” Stricker said. “Tiger’s going to try to erase those records. It gives him something to focus on and try to achieve. If that’s the case, maybe we will get him out more.”

The future of PGA Tour Champions likely hinges on how much Tiger chooses to play after he turns 50 on Dec. 30, 2025. There was a time 15-20 years ago where the idea of Tiger playing the senior tour was unfathomable. He has been hinting for several years now that he wants to play. What started as a joke seems like it could be reality. Asked at the 2021 Hero World Challenge if he looked forward to his upcoming 46 th birthday, he smiled and said, “Four more years until I get a cart.”

Left unsaid was the fact the Champions tour allows players to ride in golf carts at most of its events – the majors are an exception. That became all the more relevant after Woods was involved in a single-car crash in February 2022 and required multiple surgeries, including fusing his ankle after he had to withdraw from the 2023 Masters and missed the rest of the season.

During his pre-tournament press conference at that Masters, Woods was asked whether he would consider using a cart in PGA Tour events, something he’s repeatedly declined even though he’d likely be granted use of one via The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) for medical reasons. “I’ve got three more years, where I get the little buggy and be out there with Fred (Couples). But until then no buggy.”

In 2006, the Champions Tour Division Board of the PGA Tour voted to allow players the option to use golf carts during most events on the tour. The circuit’s five major championships and certain other events, including pro-ams, are excluded.

Walking 72 holes has been the biggest hindrance for Woods in his latest comeback and there’s a sense that if he takes one on the senior tour, he could be a force to be reckoned with all over again. “He’ll absolutely kill everybody,” Nicklaus said during the Masters in April in an interview with Golf Channel.

Geoff Ogilvy, who turned 47 on June 11, is counting the days until he too will be eligible. He expects Tiger to play and spark a resurgence in the Champions tour.

“Taking a cart changes everything for him. Interest both from fans and sponsors is going to be through the roof. I think there’s a good chance that Champions Tour ratings can top the PGA Tour when he decides to play. And what else is he going to?” Ogilvy said.

He could delve deeper into golf course architecture or assume a bigger role in the management of the PGA Tour. It’s hard to know what’s really going on in Tiger’s brain. But it could be 1990 all over again when Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino hit the half-century club to join Arnold Palmer and Gary Player and make the senior circuit the biggest game in town. Whenever Nicklaus teed it up, TV ratings for the round bellies topped that of the flat bellies. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, for one, may not be fond of the Champions tour cannibalizing all those eyeballs from the big tour.

Brady got a sneak-peek of what he can expect from Tigermania II in 2021 when Mickelson turned 50 and took the tour by storm. According to sources, ratings for Mickelson’s win at Furyk & Friends in 2021 eclipsed that of the PGA Tour’s Shriners Children’s Hospital Open the same week.

“Will our ratings go up? Absolutely,” Brady said. “Could I see NBC and Golf Channel wanting to put an event on the network? Yeah. Tiger would have to commit early enough for us to make that happen.”

Much can happen in the course of the next 18 months to influence Tiger’s decision to play, but Brady and his team already have begun preparing for various scenarios. In June 2023, he gathered his staff – “anyone who touches the product,” he said – and got the ball rolling.

“We gathered and started a whiteboard of what ifs, the craziest things, whatever it was, you know, come up with it. Because it’s not too early to just think through everything,” Brady said. “We’ve had conversations at the annual meetings with all of our tournaments about it. You know, you hear comments from time to time about how he can’t wait to have a golf cart. He has conversation with Steve Stricker or Ernie Els or some of these other guys. You know, they’ll come back and tell me they’ll say he’s looking forward to it, which is great. What does that mean? I have no illusions that he’s going to come out here and play 15 times. If he plays four times, that would be fantastic, if he plays 10 times that would be even better.”

Tiger likely will continue to focus on the men’s majors but could he ride around in a cart and endure less stress on his body while still getting the competitive juices flowing and knocking off some rust before the Masters, for example? It seems feasible.

“I don’t think anyone envisions him playing 20 events – he didn’t do that when he was healthy – but if he comes out and plays some events it will be a shot in the arm for us,” Jim Furyk said.

That would be an understatement. Furyk has a different view as an owner and operator of a Champions tour event, Furyk & Friends. He lived through Tiger Mania when Woods turned pro in the summer of 1996 and became a sensation.

“I don’t know if you remember how unprepared we were for the attention, the hoopla, the media, the security, the fans, you name it. If we can get ahead of that and gauge his intentions of what he would like to do it would help our tour massively to be ready and prepared,” Furyk said. “The difference of having him at a tournament versus not is months of preparation. As excited as I am about it, I also run an event and understand how that side of an event gets ready; it makes me cautious. I won’t say nervous because the opportunity is great.”

Brady echoed Furyk’s sentiment.

“If he commits on the Friday before a tournament, we’ve had this conversation with tournaments, they won’t be prepared for it: ticket sales, which turns into an issue with your security, your transportation shuttles, concessions, everything. That was part of that white board that we did,” Brady said.

He confirmed that he’s already had a conversation with Tiger’s agent, Mark Steinberg, to educate him on how things work on that tour.

“We had a great conversation about the Champions tour: how many events we have, the markets where we play, majors, some of the courses where we play early, a little bit about our cart policy,” Brady said. “I don’t see Tiger ever wanting to file for ADA otherwise he would have done that already.”

Stricker suggested the tour (and the other governing bodies) should consider amending its cart policy so that Tiger could ride at the majors, too.

“Let’s make sure he can play. You hate to make special rules but if we can get him out here with a cart, let’s do it, you know what I mean,” he said. “We should do everything we can.”

The addition of Els, Furyk, Harrington and Retief Goosen in the last five years have given the senior tour a boost, but TigerMania II could make the circuit the talk of the golf world again.

“I just want Tiger to come out here and play a little bit,” Brady said. “In an ideal situation, Tiger turns 50 and the Mitsubishi Electric (in January 2026) is his first start. Maybe you pair him with Fred Couples and they have a great time.”

Asked whether he’s made his pitch yet to Tiger to play in his own tournament, Furyk joked that it was too soon.

“He’s getting old,” Furyk said. “He might not even remember by the time he turns 50.”

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Round 1 of the final Signature Event of the 2024 FedExCup Regular Season takes place this week from Cromwell, Connecticut at TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship. The field features top-ranked golfers, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who is already a five-time winner this season, world No. 3 and 2022 Travelers champion Xander Schauffele, as well as defending champion Keegan Bradley.

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• 10:40 a.m: Xander Schauffele, Matthieu Pavon
• 9:05 a.m.: Matt Fitzpatrick, Adam Hadwin
• 9:45 a.m.: Ludvig Åberg, Michael Thorbjornsen

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• Thursday-Friday: noon-6 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday: 1-6 p.m.

Power Rankings: Travelers Championship

The First Look: Travelers Championship

Purse breakdown: Travelers Championship

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The Mulligan Tour offers the recreational golfer all the perks of a private membership without the exclusivity or expense. The Mulligan Tour invites you to come out and show us what you learned over the winter watching the Golf Channel and enjoy the spirit of competitive golf with other people like yourself.

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