Bob Gentil #8505

• Hall of Fame Class: 2012
• PDGA #: 8505
• Birth Year: 1953
• Hometown: Birkenhead, New Zealand

Bob Gentil’s ascent to notoriety began when representing New Zealand disc golf at the World Disc Games. He is the architect and chief fund raiser for most courses installed in his country. With his boundless energy and colorful personality, Grand Master Bob has been a brilliant liaison of the sport for the Kiwis. A sponsors dream as a competitor, he has won numerous New Zealand Championships and promoted Team New Zealand for the World Games in Japan. His leadership of their National Tour and the New Zealand Disc Golf Committee has been exemplary. His countrymen attest to his extraordinary communication skills and are grateful for his selfless goodwill making Bob Gentil the point man for Kiwi disc golf.