Is the competitor's handicap required to be included on the scorecard?

The competitor's handicap does not need to be included on the scorecard according to the current rules of golf. While handicaps are important for determining a player's potential skill level and for fair play, they are not a mandatory requirement on the scorecard itself. The primary focus of the scorecard is to record the actual scores for each hole played during a round of golf. While some tournaments or specific formats may have unique requirements regarding the presentation of handicaps, in general situations, it is not necessary to include this information on a standard scorecard. Thus, the correct answer reflects the general understanding of scorekeeping in golf.