BBM Structural Engineers has been making the rounds on some of Florida’s golf courses lately, with three recent tournaments bringing our team together with industry colleagues for causes worth supporting. From a Closest to the Pin challenge to an air cannon driver and a little unexpected rain, each outing had its own story. Here’s a look at where our team has been and who joined us along the way.

FORE Our Schools: Aiming for the Pin

The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools’ 26th Annual FORE Our Schools Golf Tournament brought BBM to ChampionsGate Golf Club, where we served as the Closest to the Pin Contest Hole Sponsor. Luis Bedoya, PE, Principal, and Nathan Morrow, PE, Associate & Senior Project Manager, represented BBM alongside Chad Jones and Tom VandeKieft of PBK Architects.

With precision being such an important part of structural engineering, sponsoring the Closest to the Pin contest seemed particularly fitting for our team. The annual tournament raises funds to support educational programs and resources for Orange County Public Schools. Having worked on numerous educational facilities throughout Florida, BBM values opportunities to contribute to the school communities our projects serve.

Dream Cup: Taking a Different Kind of Shot

The Seminole State College Foundation’s 42nd Annual Dream Cup added something unexpected to the usual golf routine: an air cannon driver. BBM President Bora Erbilen and Richard Acosta, PE, Project Manager, joined Aranya Mom of DLR Group at Mayfair Country Club for a round that included some rain and a chance to try their luck with the unconventional golf equipment.

BBM participated as a President’s Club Sponsor, continuing its support of a tournament with roots dating back to 1983. The Dream Cup has become an important fundraising tradition for Seminole State College, benefiting student scholarships, academic programs, and other initiatives that help students pursue their educational goals. As for the air cannon, we’ll leave the results to the golfers. The pictures captured at least part of the fun!

AdventHealth Golf Classic: A Foursome Across Disciplines

At Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club in Dade City, BBM participated in the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida Golf Classic, part of the Applied Underwriters Invitational. Richard Acosta, PE, Project Manager, and Charles Thornton, Project Engineer, joined Jessica Gould of Realty Trust Group and Leah Davis, AIA, of Hunton Brady Architects for the tournament.

Bringing together professionals from structural engineering, architecture, and real estate, the foursome reflected the relationships that are part of BBM’s everyday work. This time, the conversations took place between holes rather than across a conference table. The tournament benefited AdventHealth Foundation West Florida, supporting its efforts to advance healthcare services and programs in the communities it serves.

Making Every Swing Count

At BBM, we take our structural engineering seriously, and we’re always working on our golf game! But getting out on the course means even more when every swing helps support the communities where we live and work. We appreciate the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Seminole State College Foundation, and AdventHealth Foundation West Florida for allowing us to put our golf skills to good use for causes that matter.

Special thanks to our friends at PBK Architects, DLR Group, Realty Trust Group, and Hunton Brady Architects for joining us. Whether we’re collaborating on a project or lining up a putt, it’s always a pleasure to share the experience.

Here’s to making every swing count, on and off the course!