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Stick: Beyond Golf, A Raw Look at Young Athletes
25 May
Summary
- Series captures young athletes' struggles, not just golf.
- Owen Wilson plays a washed-up golfer battling personal issues.
- Show relates to athletes across various competitive sports.
Apple TV's 'Stick' offers a poignant look into the lives of young athletes, transcending its golf setting to capture universal struggles. Owen Wilson stars as Pryce Cahall, a former professional golfer whose career and personal life have taken a downturn due to gambling and divorce.
The series introduces a young prodigy, Santi, portrayed by Peter Dager, who finds himself drawn back into intense competition despite his desires to leave. This dynamic reflects the pressures often exerted by parental figures on aspiring athletes.
Created by Jason Keller, 'Stick' highlights the psychological toll of competitive sports, including the coaches who linger in athletes' minds. With season two already filmed, fans await its release date, anticipating further exploration of these compelling themes.
