A Champion Duo: Jason & Liz Caron on Balancing Family, Golf, and Success

Welcome to a special episode of the Accelerate Golf podcast that features the first husband-wife duo on the show, Liz Janangelo Caron and Jason Caron. Liz won more than 25 tournaments as an amateur and a professional and was inducted in the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame in 2023, while Jason played over 9 years on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours and recently tied for fourth at the 2024 Senior PGA Championship.

Jason and Liz share their unique experiences working together at The Mill River Club in Oyster Bay, New York, and delve into their early days on the PGA and LPGA Tours. They discuss the challenges and joys of balancing professional golf with family life, raising two young daughters, and managing a golf club.

Liz won 5 Connecticut Women’s Amateur titles, 4 Connecticut Open titles, 8 AJGA titles, then went on to win 7 individual titles as a Duke Blue Devil, and also led them to the 2005 and 2006 NCAA Championships. She won twice in 2007 as a professional on the Futures Tour, and is currently the Director of Golf Instruction at Mill River.

Jason is the Head Golf Professional at The Mill River Club and has won numerous Met Section events including the 2018 and 2020 MET PGA Championships. 

Liz recounts her impressive journey, while Jason talks about his introduction to golf and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. They also share valuable insights into golf instruction, the importance of mental toughness, and the role of technology in modern golf training.

Get an inside look at Jason's fantastic performance at the Senior PGA Championship, including his preparation, mindset, and the support from his family. Liz and Jason also offer practical tips for golfers looking to improve their game, emphasizing the significance of short game skills and maintaining good tempo.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation with two highly accomplished golfers who exemplify the balance between professional success and personal fulfillment.

Liz and Jason can be contacted via the links below.

https://members.themillriverclub.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-caron-b6645225/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-caron-bab2a849/

 

Previous podcast episodes https://accelerategolf.com/podcast/

The podcast is presented by QSchool Sports https://qschoolsports.com/

Intro and outro music: “Silent Night” by Infraction Music.