Victor Cruz’s 13-Year-Old Kennedy Is Perfecting Her Golf Swing—And Dad’s All In
You probably didn’t realize how vested a retired NFL pro can be in his kid’s sport, so let me walk you through Victor Cruz’s dad game. In an exclusive chat with E! News at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club during Fanatics Fest NYC, the former Giants star—now 38—detailed how 13-year-old daughter Kennedy is carving out her own athletic path, notably on the golf course. Yes, you read that right: the gridiron legend is trading end-zone dances for birdie celebrations, and he’s positively brimming with pride.
Cruz, who shares Kennedy with ex Elaina Watley, admitted he’s been swinging alongside his teenager “100 percent” of the time. According to his own Instagram highlights, father-daughter tee-offs are a non-negotiable ritual. You might think she’s simply tagging along for a scenic stroll, but the truth is, Kennedy’s game is legitimately impressive. “She’s a great golfer, but she hasn’t really understood how good she is yet because she’s still trying to figure out her body and what she can do,” Cruz explained. If that sounds modest, note that her athletic fundamentals mirror her dad’s quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination, trademarks of any top-notch receiver turned weekend warrior.
Speaking of accomplishments, Cruz couldn’t resist gloating about his own recent victory: he secured first place at the 2025 Ace Shootout celebrity golf event in April, raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. So while he’s busy teaching Kennedy the finer points of chipping and putting, he’s also stacking trophies. Naturally, he’s capturing these moments for Instagram—because we all need that curated proof of peak parenting, right?
It’s not just about matching club swings. Personality-wise, Cruz insists Kennedy is “all me”—goofy, sporting a silly sense of humor—while crediting Watley for her sharp intellect. Observing her maturation has been a front-row seat to adolescence in action: questions about school, self-confidence, and social life punctuate their greenside chats. Yet Cruz emphasizes respect for her independence, celebrating each milestone as she “matures and evolves” into her own person.
If you thought celebrity offspring automatically ride coattails, think again. Kennedy’s golf prowess isn’t inherited entitlement—it’s a developing craft molded by dedicated practice and a dad who’s actually good at it. Keep an eye on this duo: between Cruz’s Instagram updates and whispered tips from pros, Kennedy’s countdown to junior championships is well underway. Now that you’re up to speed on their sporting saga, you can drop trivia at your next gathering. Hopefully that wasn’t too complicated.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Victor Cruz Instagram, Ace Shootout press release
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