Nathan Leonhardt: The Golf Pro Who Made Apple TV’s STICK Look Real

<p>What does it take to make golf look real on a Hollywood set?</p><p>This week on <strong>Steve Tees Off</strong>, Steve sits down with <strong>Nathan Leonhardt</strong>, Owner of <strong>Tour Development Academy</strong>, former tour player, PGA of BC award-winning instructor, and the official golf consultant for Apple TV+’s original series <strong>STICK</strong>, starring Owen Wilson.</p><p>Nathan shares his journey from picking up the game as a junior, earning a golf scholarship, turning pro, grinding through tournament life, and eventually building one of BC’s leading golf development academies.</p><p>Then we get into the Hollywood side of the story: how Nathan became involved with <strong>STICK</strong>, what it was like helping actors look believable on camera, the details golfers notice that most viewers don’t, and why making golf feel authentic is harder than it looks.</p><p>We also talk coaching, family, life balance, Tour Development Academy, player development, and whether the acting bug has officially bitten.</p><p>A great episode for anyone who loves golf, coaching, behind-the-scenes stories, Apple TV’s <strong>STICK</strong>, or the people shaping the game beyond the scorecard.</p><p><strong>Brought to you by </strong><a href="https://www.riversidegolf.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Riverside Golf</strong></a></p>