INNISBROOK, Fla. -- It happens every day on every golf course in every state. Golfers, with the cooperation of their playing partners, actually hit two shots but count only one.

The practice is called a mulligan, and for weekend hackers it's as much part of the bag as a seven iron. On October 17, this somewhat unofficial rule will be somewhat officially recognized by National Mulligan Day.

To celebrate the zany holiday, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, managed by Salamander Hospitality, is offering its guests their very own mulligan. On October 17, anyone playing one of the resort's four golf courses - including the PGA TOUR Copperhead Course - will get to play the same course again for free. Throughout the day, Innisbrook will also offer various specials like two-for-one "Mulligan-tinis" at its bars, as well as other offers at its spa, retail outlets, driving range and tennis courts.

Overnight rates at the recently renovated resort begin at $129, and include a suite accommodation and a round of golf. The rates are valid on October 16 and 17, but all "do-overs" are valid for on October 17 only. Rates are based on double occupancy, do not include taxes and are subject to availability. To book, visit www.innisbrookgolfresort.com or call (727) 942-2000.

The resort has also launched a poll to determine which sporting mishap is most in need of a mulligan. The candidates are not just simple mistakes like Bill Buckner's misfield in the 1986 World Series or Bernard Langer's missed putt at the Ryder Cup in 1991, but rather reflect decisions that backfired spectacularly.

The poll is free to take at www.sportsmulligans.com, and includes:

* Golf: Jean van de Velde shooting a triple bogey on the 18th hole of the British Open in 1999, which led to a playoff loss.
* Basketball: Michigan University Player Chris Webber taking a timeout when none were left in the 1993 NCAA National Championship game, which Duke won.
* Football: Dallas Cowboy Leon Lett diving on a missed field goal by Miami in 1993, which led to a turnover and a loss for Dallas.

In the spirit of the holiday, Innisbrook encourages people to share other mulligan-worthy incidents, sporting or otherwise, via Facebook and Twitter:

* Facebook: On Innisbrook's Fan Page, also available via www.fbook.me/innisbrook. Share a mulligan and register to win a special "do-over" package.
* Twitter: Use "#mulligan" in conversation and also follow @innisbrook or at www.twitter.com/innisbrook.

About Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club

Situated on 900 wooded acres of rolling hills and 70 acres of lakes in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area on Florida's Gulf Coast, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club is located just 25 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Recently and completely renovated, Innisbrook features 72 holes of championship golf, 608 spacious guest suites and rooms, four restaurants and three bars, the Innisbrook Golf Institute, 11 tennis courts, the new full-service Indaba Spa with 12 treatment rooms and state-of-the-art Fitness Center, six heated swimming pool complexes, a nature preserve, and three conference halls with 65,000 square feet of meeting space. Innisbrook is a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and Preferred Golf Club programs. For additional information call (727) 942-2000 or visit www.innisbrookgolfresort.com.

About Salamander Hospitality

Salamander Hospitality is a privately owned and operated company based in Middleburg, VA, just outside Washington, D.C. Founded by entrepreneur Sheila C. Johnson in 2005, the company manages and develops hotels, resorts and inns that reflect the authenticity and character of their surrounding environment. The portfolio includes the recently renovated Innisbrook Golf Resort and Club near Tampa, Fla., host to a PGA TOUR stop every March; Woodlands Inn near Charleston, SC, which is one of only four properties in North America to hold Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings for both accommodations and dining; and the under-construction Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg. Salamander Hospitality also operates a division of gourmet prepared food markets called Market Salamander with locations in Middleburg and Innisbrook, FL. For additional information, call (540) 687-3710 or visit www.salamanderhospitality.com.