No Mulligans: Lessons from the U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy missed two crucial putts in the last 3 holes at the U.S. Open last weekend.

Two.

No do-overs. No second chances.

No mulligans.

Just the harsh reality of a moment that slipped away.

Sound familiar?

In business, we face our own "crucial putts" every day.

The deal that fell through.

That pitch you fumbled.

The launch that flopped.

No Mulligans here, either.

But here's the thing:

These moments don't define us.

They refine us.

Rory won't get those putts back.

But he'll carry those lessons forward.

Every setback is a setup for a comeback.

Every failure is a lesson in disguise.

So next time you miss your shot,

Remember:

It's not about the putt you missed.

It's about how you line up your next one.

No Mulligans needed.

Just grit, growth, and the courage to keep swinging.

What's your U.S. Open moment?

Comment with your 'setback turned learning experience' in the comments below - what setback shaped you into a stronger leader?