When Golf Goes Wrong: Owen Wilson’s New Show Hits a Bumpy Fairway

Owen Wilson stars in the Apple TV+ series Stick, where he plays a washed-up golfer trying to guide aspiring talent Santi through the ups and downs of the sport. The series starts with promise but quickly stumbles over some significant missteps, particularly with its golf terminology. The term “the show” to refer to the PGA Tour? Prepare for more than a few raised eyebrows from die-hard golf fans who might not take kindly to such liberties. It seems like the writers confused golf with baseball, and the fans aren’t exactly thrilled about it.

Despite its flubs, Stick serves up an engaging buddy story featuring Pryce’s complex relationship with Santi, his protégé, who’s trying to escape the shadow of a manipulative father. It’s a nice touch, seeing this emotional depth come into play, but when the show slips in terms of golf accuracy, it’s enough to make any serious fan wince. Speaking of which, have you ever noticed how sports shows manage to mess up basic facts? It can leave you wondering just how much research went into the script.

Ultimately, while Stick has its charming moments and solid character dynamics, it’s hard to ignore the glaring inaccuracies in its portrayal of the sport. If a show is going to take a swing at golf, it should at least know which club to pick. So, what do you think—should sports dramas stick to the facts, or is a little creative flailing acceptable in the name of entertainment?

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