Stupid Golf Question

What is a breakfast ball?

Someone says breakfast ball on the first tee and everyone nods

Plain answer first

The plain answer

A breakfast ball is an unofficial mulligan, usually on the first tee shot of a casual round.

The NPG answer

It is golf language for “that first swing did not happen, please respect my privacy.”

When it matters

It matters in casual rounds, scrambles, and buddy golf. Do not assume it is allowed in formal play.

What to do next

Ask before the round starts whether first-tee mulligans are okay.

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