The tenth episode of "Stick" kicks off with Santi and his crew reconvening with Gary, who's been residing in Germany and evidently harbors regrets about his prolonged absence. Gary has kept tabs on events via Instagram, and as he opens up, Elena's anger simmers beneath the surface. The atmosphere grows frosty, yet Santi quickly surrenders to sentiment, eager to welcome Gary back into their fold. He urges Pryce to secure a pass for Gary, who, upon receiving it, assures Pryce of his intentions to assist without getting in the way.
Pryce then attempts to rally Elena to fulfill her role as Santi's guiding motherly figure (to no avail), as it becomes apparent that significant changes are on the horizon. Amidst Collin Morikawa's dominant performance on the course, Santi Wheeler is also carving out a niche for himself.
With Gary as an observant spectator, Santi and Collin showcase their talents, staging a fierce two-horse race. When Santi ties with Collin, it's not Pryce he seeks to celebrate with but Gary. Pryce finds himself shut out and isolated, as Gary confides in Santi about his troubled past. He admits that he needed time to gather his thoughts and is now unsure how to reintegrate into his old life. Nevertheless, he stands ready to support Santi, whatever the cost.
Gary yearns for them to resume their father-son dynamic, prompting Santi to decide to let Gary join him as his caddy. Pryce doubts the wisdom of altering strategies midway, but Santi is convinced he's making the right move.
Gary seizes the helm, doling out disastrous advice to Santi, effectively derailing his championship aspirations. Meanwhile, Pryce opts to sit on the sidelines, observing the unfolding debacle from the comfort of a bar stool. Mitts steps in, urging Pryce to re-enter the fray and provide Santi with the guidance he desperately needs. His timing couldn't be more impeccable, as Gary openly confesses his sole motivation is fame and glory.
Elena intercepts Gary, warning him to stay clear of Santi. Fuming and cursing under his breath as he storms off, Santi, swallowing his pride, allows Pryce to take the reins. Pryce exhorts Santi to wield his club for himself, rather than as a pawn for others' ambitions.
Zero's melodic voice rises, and soon, others join in, creating a symphony that ignites Santi's competitive spirit. Emboldened, he raises his game, delivering a series of remarkable shots that send the crowd into a frenzy.
In the wake of his stunning performance at the PGA tournament, Santi becomes the town's hot topic. Bonding over shared experiences, Pryce and Santi decide to continue honing their skills together on the course.
