In Season 1, Episode 4, Elena asks about Pryce's nickname 'Stick,' and Mitts explains the reasoning behind it, providing insight into Pryce's character and background within the story.

Santi stopped playing golf when he was 15 because life took a different turn for him. This decision causes tension with his father Pryce, who worries about losing contact with him. Santi even quits golf to test his dad's love, believing Pryce never truly loved him, which is a key emotional conflict in the story.

Elena agrees to let Santi compete only if Pryce pays her $100,000 in advance and she accompanies them throughout the tour to protect their interests. This financial and protective condition drives much of the early plot and Pryce's risky decisions.

Pryce tries unsuccessfully to get the money from old friends and acquaintances, then turns to his ex-wife Amber-Linn. Although she initially refuses, she changes her mind after seeing Santi's talent and Pryce's excitement, ultimately paying the $100,000 in exchange for Pryce signing off on documents to sell their house.

Throughout Season 1, Pryce and Santi's relationship evolves from strained and distant to more connected. Pryce tells Santi that spending time with him was the best part of the past eight weeks and asks him to stay rather than leave for Indiana. Santi ultimately decides to compete in the Ready Safe Invitational, showing a renewed commitment to both golf and his relationship with Pryce.