Stick is back with another season with more golf, personal struggles, and unexpected relationships, along with uplifting storytelling similar to season 1. This time around too, the plot revolves around Pryce Cahill, a former professional golfer whose promising career came to an abrupt end nearly two decades ago. After spending years dealing with personal failures and grief that was left unresolved, Pryce found a renewed sense of purpose by mentoring Santiago Wheeler, a talented but troubled golfer. Now Santi has shown remarkable improvements compared to season 1. Pryce is still coaching Santi to compete in the amateur golf circuit before preparing for college. Their comfortable arrangement changes during a pro-am tournament when Pryce unexpectedly delivers one of the best performances of his golfing career. But not everything goes well. His former rival Clark Ross, sees an opportunity and encourages him to return to professional golf, potentially becoming the oldest player to win US Open.
At the same time, Santi attracts the attention of an agent who believes the young golfer should skip college and pursue this full time. The disagreement over Santi’s future creates a divide between the mentor and his mentee. Pryce eventually returns to Indiana in order to prepare for his possible comeback, whereas Santi stays in LA to experience the professional golfing world for himself. This separation gives Stick Season 2 a refreshing narrative that allows both characters to develop independently rather than relying entirely on previous partnership.
One of the best things that I liked about Stick Season 2 is the way Pryce’s character is written. He is no longer the irresponsible, dishonest former golfer. Now he has made progress even though some of his problems continue to exist. What also makes the season exciting is the possibility that he might have a chance to return to professional golf. There are also some additions to Stick Season 2. There is Rhea Seehorn as Amanda, Pryce’s childhood friend and daughter of his former golf coach brings new arc to the plot. Their developing romance is one of the cutest things that you will see in the show.
The scenes that have golf in them are very convincing that adds a lot of weightage to what we are shown. It looks like the makers of Stick Season 2 have done their share of research in the profession of golf. Those who play the sport will be able to relate to it well, and that is the beauty. For those who don’t play, there is a lot to learn. Sometimes, yes, the plot, especially the backstory of Pryce, feels a little repetitive because we have seen many stories with a similar background, but that isn’t something that will bug you. Overall, I felt that this time around the bond between the two leads deepens. And no, the makers don’t act as if it is all rosy for Pryce and Santi. The ups and downs are still there, and it continues well in this season. Perhaps that is what makes the show such a good watch. Supported by good pacing and a plot that develops alongside the characters, Stick Season 2 is worth a watch.
Final Score- [7/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Ch
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Publisher at Midgard Times
Note: All the episodes of Season 2 are screened for this review.
Premiere Date: November 4, 2026, on Apple TV, with the first two episodes followed by a new episode every Wednesday.