Children’s Book
Date Published: June 10, 2026
Publisher: MindStir Media
The Rough Life is the adventure of a brand new golf ball named Vic, who
finds himself playing his very first round of golf. Things start off well, but
Vic quickly learns how humbling the game of golf can be when he is lost in the
rough. Vic journeys through the rough, finding a home and making friends with
other lost golf balls. While it’s a comfortable life, Vic is not content
just watching golf as it happens around him. Vic and his new friends devise a
plan to get out of the rough and back in the game.
finds himself playing his very first round of golf. Things start off well, but
Vic quickly learns how humbling the game of golf can be when he is lost in the
rough. Vic journeys through the rough, finding a home and making friends with
other lost golf balls. While it’s a comfortable life, Vic is not content
just watching golf as it happens around him. Vic and his new friends devise a
plan to get out of the rough and back in the game.
About the Author
Danny Fanelli is a husband, father, elementary school teacher and coach from
Westchester, New York. He began playing golf and fell in love with the game at
30 years young. One of his biggest fears in life is sinking a hole-in-one
while playing solo (he’s come close). When he is not playing golf or
practicing his form in the living room, Danny takes turns with his wife
chasing his two, wild children.
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