Stick is a new 2025 Apple TV+ sports comedy series starring Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a once-promising golfer whose career imploded 20 years ago.
Now washed up, unemployed, and recently divorced, Pryce stakes his personal and professional redemption on Santi, a 17-year-old golf prodigy.
Through mentorship and mishap, the series explores themes of failure, growth, and second chances with a heartfelt, often irreverent tone.
Created by Jason Keller (Ford v Ferrari), Stick blends feel-good underdog storytelling with comedic misadventures and sports-world satire. Guest appearances by real-life golf pros, including Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, and Jim Nantz, lend the show an authentic edge, while its found-family dynamics and redemption arcs may resonate beyond golf fans.
Premiering June 4, 2025, with the first three episodes and continuing weekly on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ Stick Age Rating
Stick is rated TV-MA on Apple TV+, this rating stands for “Mature Audience Only. TV-MA programs should not be viewed by children or younger teens without adult supervision.
Violence
The series contains some mild comedic scuffles and slapstick accidents during training or gameplay. There are also moments of personal conflict, but nothing rises to graphic or intense violence.
Language
Strong profanity is used throughout the show, including frequent use of the f-word and other mature language during emotional or comedic moments. The tone is casual but may be inappropriate for younger audiences.
Sexual Content
There are suggestive references, innuendo, and brief scenes involving adult relationships and dating. One or two non-explicit bedroom scenes may appear, but no nudity is shown.
Mature Themes
The series addresses adult topics like career failure, divorce, strained parent-child relationships, alcoholism recovery, and personal regret. Themes of mentorship and self-discovery are positive, but emotionally complex.
Is Stick Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: Not recommended. The mature language and thematic depth make this series inappropriate for preteens. The show’s comedic tone may seem light, but its subject matter and dialogue are adult-oriented.
Ages 13–17: Caution advised. Teens aged 15 and up may appreciate the sports and coming-of-age elements, especially those interested in golf or character-driven comedy.
However, frequent profanity and mature topics such as alcohol abuse, romantic entanglements, and existential setbacks may be too much for younger teens. Viewer discretion is advised.
The series is best suited for adults and older teens who can appreciate nuanced character arcs and tolerate strong language.
What Parents Can Do
Parents should consider previewing the first episode to gauge tone and appropriateness for their family. While the show leans inspirational and redemptive, Stick uses mature humor and deals with real-life adult setbacks.
If allowing older teens to watch, parents may want to use the series as a springboard to discuss mentorship, resilience, emotional burnout, and picking yourself back up after failure.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: Is Stick appropriate for 12-year-olds?
A: No. The show contains profanity, suggestive humor, and adult themes that are not suitable for preteens.
Q: Does Stick show real golf stars?
A: Yes. It includes appearances from real pros like Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa, and Jim Nantz, adding authenticity.
Q: Is there nudity in Stick?
A: No explicit nudity, but some adult situations and suggestive dialogue are present.
Q: Is Stick like Ted Lasso?
A: It shares a similar tone of redemption and heartwarming mentorship, but with a rougher, more mature comedic edge.