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HandicapDésavantages
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Handicap"equalize chances of competitors," 1852, but implied in the horse-race sense from mid-18c., from handicap (n.). Meaning "put at a disadvantage" is from 1864. Earliest verbal sense, [..]
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Handicap1650s, from hand in cap, a game whereby two bettors would engage a neutral umpire to determine the odds in an unequal contest. The bettors would put their hands holding forfeit money into a hat or cap [..]
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Handicapto place at a disadvantage.
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Handicap(abbr: "hcp, hdcp", related: "handicap differential, handicap index, index") the average difference between a player's scores and a set standard, as calculated [..]
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Handicap"Handicap" refers to a numerical representation of a golfer's playing ability. The lower a golfer's handicap, the better the golfer is.
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HandicapThe allocation of strokes by which a player is allowed to adjust his score.
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HandicapA scoring system that takes into account the ability of the golfer before they are awarded a score. It is used so that golfers of different abilities can compete together. The higher a handicap is, th [..]
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Handicapabbr: “hcp, hdcp”, related: “handicap differential, handicap index, index; the average difference between a player’s scores and a set standard, as calculated by specified procedures and formulas [..]
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HandicapWhen used in golf, the handicap is the numerical representation of the golfer's potential. Basically, the function of the handicap is to compensate different skills, so that even poor golfers can win against very good ones. The handicap is generally structured in a well-known way. Thus usually a 18-hole golf course is designed to be played in [..]
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HandicapA calculation that makes all golfers equal on the playing surface.
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Handicapdisability: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment" di [..]
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HandicapIt is the numerical representation of a golfer's skill and ability. The lower the handicap, the better a golfer. So for instance a golfer with a handicap of 5 is better than one with a handicap of 20.
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HandicapAn average score that you go round the course in compared to par.This is also the number of shots you are permitted to deduct from the score at the end of the round.If you “play to your handicap” then when you deduct the shots from your score your then the score should equal par.
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Handicap Designed to allow golfers of all levels (beginners to advanced) to compete together on an equitable basis. This is an allowance in strokes given to a player based on their past and current performance.
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HandicapNumber of strokes a player deducts from his average score to reach par. A 10 handicap shoots 10 over par, on average. Playing with a handicap allows golfers of different abilities to compete on the sa [..]
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Handicap reveals the skill of a player; a number used to even the playing field between players not of the same skill level.
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Handicap(related: "handicap differential", "handicap index", "index") the typical difference between the rating of a course and a particular players avera [..]
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HandicapHandicap is a means to enable golfers of varying competency to compete against each other in the same game. Handicaps are subtracted from gross scores to obtain a net score.
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HandicapThis is a measure of your playing ability and is used to allow people of different standards play and compete together. The handicap is taken off your score to give your a net score that can be compar [..]
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HandicapFor the amateurs who are less adept than the scratch players the committee determines a handicap (= advantage) by the score-cards. The handicap is the number of kicks with which the less adept player [..]
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HandicapA handicap structure in golf allows for players of all capabilities to compete on a somewhat equal basis in day to day play or in serious competition
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Handicapa numeric rank of the benefit to a higher handicapped player of receiving a handicap stroke at a given hole. Also called a handicap stroke allocation
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Handicapa measure of your skill as a golfer, usually calculated to a tenth of a stroke (your Handicap Index®, Exact Handicap, or Handicap Factor). Also, the whole number of strokes you're allowed when pl [..]
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HandicapThe handicap is the numerical representation of the golfer's potential. Usually a 18-hole golf course is designed to be played in 72 shots. As a result the golf course is designated to have par 7 [..]
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HandicapThe average number of strokes a golfer shoots above par over 18 holes. On a scorecard, the handicap line indicates a hole’s difficulty, with the No. 1 handicap hole being the most difficult.
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HandicapThis is arguably the greatest thing about golf as the handicap system allows people of wildly different abilities to compete fairly and evenly. Your golfing handicap is a measure of your ability (the lower the better) and is the number of shots you can take off your score at the end of your round in medal play. Used in conjunction with the stroke i [..]
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HandicapAn allocation of strokes on one or more holes that permits two golfers of very different ability to do equally poorly on the same course.
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HandicapThe number of strokes a player is given to adjust his score from par. It allows golfers of different abilities to compete on equal terms.
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HandicapThe number of strokes a player may deduct from his actual score to adjust his scoring ability to the level of a scratch golfer. It is designed to allow golfers of different abilities to basically comp [..]
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HandicapA number given to a golfer in order to even the playing field. The number is the amount of strokes that can be deducted from a scorecard.
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HandicapA disadvantage resulting from impairment or disability that limits or prevents the fulfilment of a role that is normal.
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HandicapThe number of strokes a player may deduct from his score so as to adjust his score to that of a Scratch Golfer.
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HandicapTo study and research sports in order to make predictions on the results of upcoming games and events.
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Handicapto make something more difficult for someone
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Handicapis an amateur golfer's playing ability. Handicap is difference between the actual score of a golfer and par of the course.
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HandicapA number assigned to a player to indicate his ability. Handicaps range from – 2 (the best) to 18 or higher (the weakest). Special doubles handicaps are sometimes awarded.
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HandicapThe number of strokes issued to a player to reduce her or his score to par.
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HandicapThe handicap system allows players of different standards to compete against each other on a theoretically equal standing. The system is usually based on the average scores of a player set against a standard score for their home course. When players play in handicap competitions, they receive extra strokes or have strokes deducted, depending on the [..]
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Handicapa physical disability (as a bodily impairment or a devastating disease)
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HandicapA trait that signals a male’s genetic quality. Its association with good genes
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Handicap1) Race for which the track handicapper assigns the weights to be carried. 2) To make selections on the basis of past performances.
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HandicapA handicap is a physical or mental disability. The primary law dealing with discrimination based on a handicap is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The ADA was enacted to protect thes [..]
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Handicap(n) the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness(n) advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning(n) something immaterial that interferes [..]
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HandicapDescribes a condition or barrier imposed by society, the environment, or by one's own self that limits or prevents the fulfillment of a role that is normal, depending on age, sex, and social and [..]
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HandicapA game at cards not unlike loo, but with this difference—the winner of one trick has to put in a double stake, the winner of two tricks a triple stake, and so on. Thus: if six persons are pla [..]
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HandicapA disadvantage that limits or prevents fulfillment of a role that is normal (depending on age, sex, and social and cultural factors).
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Handicap1) A race for which the track handicapper assigns the weights to be carried. 2) To make selections on the basis of past performances (to) handicap.
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HandicapPejorative term no longer in accepted use.
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Handicapa type of racing among dissimilar boats where finish placement is determined by finishing position and the boat's measured ratings
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HandicapThe loss or limitation of opportunities to take part in the life of the community on an equal level with others.
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HandicapThe number of strokes a player may deduct from his actual (or gross) score to adjust his score to that of a scratch golfer.
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HandicapStones that Black (the weaker player) places on the board before White's first move to ensure a more balanced contest.
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HandicapStudying a sporting event or a race for betting purposes.
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HandicapAn artificial advantage given to a weaker player in an effort to equalize the chances of winning. Some popular handicaps are: (a) the weaker player gets to go first; (b) once during the game the weake [..]
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HandicapA number assigned to a player to indicate his/her level of play. Handicaps range from 2 for the best players to 18 for rank amateurs.
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Handicapscore adjustment based on seeding
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HandicapA way of giving a weaker player a chance to win against a stronger player. The Handicap could be removal of Pieces; advantage/restriction of moves; etc. Also referred to as an "Odds" game - e.g. "Queen Odds" would see the stronger player have to compete without their Queen, against their weaker opponent, who has their FULL army. [..]
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Handicap A concession by which the stronger player accepts a predetermined disadvantage before play begins, so as to help equalize the winning chances for both sides. A handicap for a stronger player may incl [..]
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HandicapA race in which the racing secretary assigns weights designed to equalize the winning chances of the entrants; or to study horses’ records in order to determine the chances of each to win the race.
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HandicapRace for which a handicapper assigns weights to be carried. Also, to handicap a race, to make selections on the basis of the past performances.
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HandicapRace for which a handicapper assigns weights to be carried. Also, to handicap a race, to make selections on the basis of the past performances.
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Handicapa predetermined number of points/goals/tries that are added to the underdog’s tally, typically with the intention of creating close to a 50% chance of winning for each team.
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Handicapalso known as the Spread. A Handicap is a bet where the favoured side has points deducted and the underdog points added to even up the bet.
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HandicapA method used by bookmakers to make a seemingly one-sided event more attractive to bet on. Commonly used in rugby and American football where Team A may be given, for example, a seven-point head start [..]
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HandicapA method used by bookmakers to make a one-sided event become a more attractive betting proposition. Teams are awarded a number of points start depending on their calibre (also known as the "pointspread" or "line").
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HandicapThis refers to the process of breaking down and analyzing a point spread before placing a wager.
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Handicapteam play is handicapped on the basis of ability. A team's handicap is the total of its players' goal ratings. The team with the lower handicap is awarded the difference in goals at the start of the match.
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HandicapA method used by bookmakers to make a one sided event become a more attractive betting proposition. It can also be known as the point spread. For example:
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HandicapWithin most systems and at most levels in the game of Go, a handicap is given to offset the strength difference between players of different ranks.
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HandicapThe term is derived from Hand-in-cap, an old English method for evaluating the relative worth of two items in a trade. Today Handicapped or handicap may refer to:
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HandicapA golf handicap is a numerical measure of a golfer's potential that is used to enable players of varying abilities to compete against one another. Better players are those with the lowest handicaps.Hi [..]
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HandicapHandicaps (or "odds") in chess are variant ways to enable a weaker player to have a chance of winning against a stronger one. There are a variety of such handicaps, such as material odds (the stronger [..]
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HandicapIn shogi, a handicap game (駒落戦 koma ochisen, 駒落ち koma ochi, ハンデキャップ handekyappu, 手合割 teaiwari) is a game setup used between players of disparate strengths, in which one or more pieces are removed from [..]
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