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   Hand·i·cap

   /ˈhandēˌkap/

   

   noun

   • 1. a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult: "a criminal conviction is a handicap and a label that may stick forever" Similar impedimenthindranceobstaclebarrierbarencumbrancedisadvantagedrawbackstumbling blockdifficultyshortcomingobstructionlimitationconstraintstraitjacketrestrictioncheckblockcurbball and chainalbatrossmillstone around someone's neckliterary:trammelOpposite benefitadvantage
   • 2. a condition that markedly restricts a person's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially: dated, offensive "he was born with a significant visual handicap" Similar disabilityafflictionoffensive:physical abnormalitymental abnormalitydefectimpairment
   • 3. a disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in sports such as golf, horse racing, and competitive sailing in order to make the chances more equal.
   • ▪ a race or contest in which a disadvantage is imposed on a superior competitor: "the trophy for the $75,000 Ak-Sar-Ben Handicap"
   • ▪ the extra weight to be carried in a race by a racehorse on the basis of its previous performance to make its chances of winning the same as those of the other horses.
   • ▪ the number of strokes by which a golfer normally exceeds par for a course (used as a method of enabling players of unequal ability to compete with each other): "his game struggles along in the 20-handicap range"

   verb

   • 1. act as an impediment to: "lack of funding has handicapped the development of research"
   • ▪ place (someone) at a disadvantage: "without a good set of notes you will handicap yourself when it comes to exams"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from the phrase hand in cap; originally a pastime in which one person claimed an article belonging to another and offered something in exchange, any difference in value being decided by an umpire. All three deposited forfeit money in a cap; the two opponents showed their agreement or disagreement with the valuation by bringing out their hands either full or empty. If both were the same, the umpire took the forfeit money; if not it went to the person who accepted the valuation. The term handicap race was applied (late 18th century) to a horse race in which an umpire decided the weight to be carried by each horse, the owners showing acceptance or dissent in a similar way: hence in the late 19th century handicap came to mean the extra weight given to the superior horse.

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   What does it mean to be handicapped?

   • DEFINITION OF A HANDICAP: A person is handicapped if he or she has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such impairment. Those handicaps that Last Name, First Name.

   Form SF-286: Self-Identification of Handicap

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   How do I get a handicap index?

   • The Allied Golf Association in your area can easily set you up with club in your area, and you can also search for an authorized club by clicking the link below. Get a Handicap Index in a matter of minutes by joining the USGA/AGA Community near you. This is a great option for player's looking to establish a Handicap Index for the very first time.

   Getting A USGA Handicap Index

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   How do I get a CONGU handicap?

   • To obtain an official CONGU handicap, Members are required to complete three cards at Roehampton Club, signed by the player and another Member with a CONGU handicap and hand them in at the Clubhouse Reception, for the attention of the Operations Manager, Golf, Games and Club; Tristan McIllroy – tristan.mcillroy@roehamptonclub.co.uk

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   Handicap can be a noun or a verb, meaning a disadvantage or advantage in a contest, or to assign such a disadvantage or advantage. It can also refer to a physical or mental disability, or a lottery game.

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   A mental or physical disadvantage, such as blindness or a missing leg, is a handicap: something that disables you in some way. Handicaps can also be imposed artificially to even out the odds in sporting events.

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   Handicap can mean a permanent problem with your mind or body, or a disadvantage that makes something more difficult. Learn more about the word, its synonyms and translations in different languages.

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    to place at a disadvantage; disable or burden: He was handicapped by his injured ankle. to subject to a disadvantageous handicap, as a competitor of recognized superiority. to assign handicaps to (competitors).