As I sit down to write this message, I find it hard to believe it is already August. Every year I feel the same thing, that time goes by too fast, and I don’t remember where the season has gone. We went from an early spring right into summer, and it feels like our teams have not had the chance to breath or relax. Staff have been out dragging hoses and keeping turf alive for weeks while golfers everywhere get to enjoy the excellent conditions. I have learned over the years that everyone tends to get a little tired mentally this time of the season. The long days and weekend shifts begin to wear on us as August arrives. It is a good time to remind ourselves that taking a break to enjoy the summer is ok. Taking a long weekend, or an extra day off to spend with family and friends will do wonders for our health. Allowing our staff to recharge this time of year will give them the extra strength mentally and physically to push through this final stretch of warm weather.