Balancing Parenthood and Disc Golf: The Shues' Juggling Act

Grady and Paige Shue are a power couple in the world of disc golf. They've both competed at the highest levels, but now they're navigating a new challenge: parenthood. With their daughter Savannah by their side, they're finding creative ways to balance their competitive careers with the demands of raising a young child.

For Grady and Paige, the key to success is teamwork. When one of them needs to practice or compete, the other stays home with Savannah. They've even found ways to incorporate her into their disc golf routine – she's already made several trips out to the course, and the family plans to make disc golf a regular part of their lives.

But it's not always easy. Finding time to practice is a challenge, especially when you have a young child who needs constant attention. "With Savannah being so young, finding time to practice is difficult," Grady says. "And it requires a lot of help from Paige and our local family." Paige echoes his sentiment, adding that they do their best to balance their responsibilities as parents with their competitive goals.

One thing that's helped the Shues navigate this new chapter in their lives is their positive mindset. They both believe that staying positive – on and off the course – is essential for success. "You need to be positive if you want to be really successful," Paige says. "And being positive with the baby is also important. It's essential to watch how you behave and react in front of your child."

As a disc golf couple, they're aware that parenthood can have its own unique challenges – like dealing with a fussy baby in the middle of the night. But Grady and Paige both agree that it's nothing compared to the mental focus required for competitive disc golf. "Definitely the putt," Grady says with a laugh. "After a while you can sort of run on auto pilot in the middle of the night."

Despite the challenges, the Shues are determined to make disc golf a family affair. Savannah already has her own PDGA number – courtesy of Paige's joke that it's "a flex" to have a low number. The family plans to take advantage of the many comfortable opportunities available for women and new mothers to get into the sport.

For those who want to follow in their footsteps, Grady and Paige offer some advice. For women and new mothers, they recommend finding a local lady's league – which provides a built-in support system and a chance to form lasting friendships. And for parents who want to introduce their kids to disc golf, they say it's all about creating a fun environment where everyone can hang out together.

Ultimately, the Shues believe that parenthood and competitive disc golf are not mutually exclusive. "It's all a blessing," Paige says. "Whether you're playing disc golf for fun, for your health, or for competition – you can get a lot out of it. No matter what you're doing, just remember to have fun."

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/parenthood-chronicles