Since cell phone use is prohibited in most PGA events, it is possible golfers have never had the new white belts out at the same time that Deny Terrio and CB radio craze.
But in a shocking example of a retro trend, they reappear. Their use has gained momentum in recent years, especially among those golfers too young to remember the first time white belt, which, in terms of the epidemics of the 1970s was matched only by the Legionnaires' disease.
Gary Woodland was a Thursday. So does Sean O'Hair. And Alex Prugh, who should wear a white badge, too. And dozens of other young golfers in 118-man.Most of those who favor them are nearly 30. We can only hope they pass a mirror before you get there.