Why should a First Tee chapter choose this book over generic participation gifts for its annual roster?

A First Tee chapter should choose *Once Upon a Golf Swing* over generic participation gifts because it carries the same character-building message First Tee already stands for, wrapped in a story kids want to hear again. Here is why the book fits this program specifically.

First, it aligns with First Tee’s core values without stating them directly. Ace, a new golf ball, gets lost on his first swing at Whispering Pines and finds a path forward with friends Daisy, Sandman, Splash, Speedy and Rangey, modeling resilience and friendship the way First Tee coaches try to model them on the course.

Second, every character carries a real strength and a real weakness, giving chapters a natural way to talk with participants about balance and growth, themes central to First Tee’s coaching philosophy.

Third, it reaches beyond the enrolled participant. Written for ages three to six, the book also speaks to younger siblings who may become future First Tee members, extending the chapter’s reach into the whole family.

Fourth, the pricing works at scale. A $29.97 hardcover, a $14.97 softcover, and a $9.97 audiobook let a chapter fit the gift into a nonprofit program’s budget without cutting corners on quality.

Fifth, it is a gift a family keeps. Unlike a certificate or a small trophy, a storybook gets reread, giving the chapter’s annual gift a longer life in participants’ homes.