What does Handicap on a Golf Scorecard mean?

QUESTION:
I understand that individuals can have handicaps, but what does it mean when a golf scorecard has a handicap listing?

For Instance, Hole 1 is a 4 Par hole with a Men’s HCP of (11). What does this mean?

ANSWER:

Answer by JeremyG
I think that means anyone with a handicap of 11 or lower should get it in par. But I’m not sure.

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