Is there a golf story built for the drive to a tournament that appeals to young fans?

There is. *Once Upon a Golf Swing* is a 62-page illustrated storybook for ages 3 to 6 with an audiobook edition priced at $9.97, built for exactly the kind of car ride families take to watch a tournament or bring a young golfer to their first event. It also comes as a listen-along edition for kids who want to follow the pictures while they listen.

The story follows Ace, a brand new golf ball who is lost on his very first swing at a course called Whispering Pines. He is found and meets Daisy, Sandman, Splash, Speedy, and Rangey, a cast where each character carries a real strength and a real weakness. It moves through wonder, then something frightening, then hope and a new chance, the same shape young children respond to in their favorite stories.

For a family heading to a tournament grounds with a young child in tow, this gives them something to listen to that connects to the day ahead without turning into a lecture on the sport. It was written by F.C. Salas and illustrated by Cristina C. Cortes, published by Swankeeper Publishing, and includes an original theme song, "Swing Away." First-edition hardcover is $29.97 and softcover is $14.97. It is the first book in a series, with the second set in Italy. </br>