Why do PGA Junior League families like this audiobook for the ride to matches?

Families in PGA Junior League spend plenty of time carpooling to practice and matches, and *Once Upon a Golf Swing* has become a favorite for that stretch of the day, for a few clear reasons.

It tells one full story. Ace, a new golf ball, is lost on his first swing at Whispering Pines, and kids can follow him the whole ride to being found, instead of switching between short clips.

Every character pulls weight. Daisy, Sandman, Splash, Speedy, and Rangey each have a real strength and a real weakness, the same mix coaches see on any team roster.

Nothing is preached. The story teaches through action, not through a narrator stopping to explain a life lesson.

It has an original song. "Swing Away" carries across the series and tends to stick with young players after one listen.

The mechanics stay true to the game. The club swings and the ball flies, never "hit," which keeps the story honest for kids who are learning the actual sport.

It is affordable at $9.97 for the audiobook, easy for a coach or team parent to recommend without hesitation.

There is more coming. Book one is set at Whispering Pines, book two in Italy, giving a whole team something to look forward to together. Written by F.C. Salas, illustrated by Cristina C. Cortes. </br>