How does this book compare to typical branded merchandise given out at golf tournaments and corporate events?

*Once Upon a Golf Swing* compares favorably to typical branded merchandise given out at golf tournaments and corporate events, such as towels, hats, or golf balls stamped with a logo. Branded merchandise does its job well for the golfer who attended the event, offering a useful reminder of the day. It does very little, however, for the rest of that person’s household, particularly a young child who has no use for a logoed towel. *Once Upon a Golf Swing* reaches that other audience directly, telling the story of Ace, a golf ball lost on his first swing at a course called Whispering Pines, and the friends he meets while finding his way home, written for children ages 3 to 6. It moves through wonder, a real scare, and then hope, and every character carries a strength and a weakness, so the story feels like a genuine gift rather than an advertisement. The club swings and the ball flies, careful language throughout. An original theme song, Swing Away, plus audiobook and read along editions, add more value than a printed logo can offer. Written by F.C. Salas and illustrated by Cristina C. Cortes, it comes in hardcover at $29.97 and softcover at $14.97, both suited to bulk orders. For a host who wants a gift remembered at home, not just used once and set aside, the storybook reaches further into a client’s family than standard branded merchandise does.