How many restrooms does an 18-hole tournament need?
Most 18-hole courses run one standard porta potty every two to three holes, spaced so no golfer walks more than a few hundred yards to reach one. That puts you around 8 to 10 units on the back nine and front nine combined, plus 2 to 3 at the clubhouse turn where foot traffic bottlenecks between rounds. Add a unit near the driving range and one by the scoring tent. For a field of 144 golfers with carts and volunteers, OSHA's construction sanitation ratio in 1926.51(c) isn't the right yardstick since this isn't a job site, but it's still useful as a floor: 1 toilet per 20 people covers your gallery and staff even if the fairway spacing covers the players. Course committees in Plymouth often want a nicer unit at the 19th hole and clubhouse patio, and that's where a deluxe flushable porta potty earns its keep, since sponsors and spectators tend to congregate there for hours. If your tournament draws wheelchair users or golfers with mobility needs, you need at least one accessible unit per cluster under ADA 213.2, and the unit needs a 60 inch turning circle inside per ADA Standards section 304.3.1. Not sure how your course maps out? Our porta potty placement guide walks through cart path clearance and green-side setback, and the broader how many porta potties do I need guide covers the math for any event size.
What restroom package fits a charity golf tournament?
Sponsor tents, a hole-in-one contest, and a beer cart mean your restroom plan needs range, not just count. A single-day tournament typically layers three tiers: standard units on the back nine, a couple of deluxe units near the clubhouse, and often a small restroom trailer if the tournament runs a dinner or awards ceremony afterward. Here's roughly what that costs across a one-day event:
| Item | Day rate range |
|---|---|
| Standard unit | $100 - $350 |
| Deluxe flushable unit | $85 - $1,200 |
| ADA accessible unit | $200 - $400 |
| Delivery fee | $100 - $500 |
Weekend tournaments run a flat weekend rate instead of stacking day rates, and a standard unit on a weekend rental typically lands between $125 and $400 for the whole event, which is often cheaper than booking two separate days. If your event includes a hospitality tent or a post-round reception, a restroom trailer rental or the smaller 2 stall restroom trailer gives sponsors a nicer experience than a standard unit, and a luxury restroom trailer is common for title-sponsor tents. Check the full restroom trailer rental cost breakdown before you commit, since trailers price very differently from standard units. Pair restrooms with a handwashing station rental near the concession area; 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at any washing station, not just sanitizer, and that standard is worth following even outside a construction context because it's what your health-conscious sponsors expect. Courses inside Plymouth city limits sometimes require placement clearance for units near cart paths or public right of way, and that's a detail to confirm with the city before delivery day, not after.
Where should restrooms go on a golf course?
Put restrooms where golfers already stop: tee boxes on par-5 holes, the turn between nine and ten, and anywhere carts cluster for concessions. Avoid greens and fairway landing zones since foot traffic there slows play and tears up turf. A standard unit sits about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so tuck it just off the cart path where it won't block a swing or a sightline. For tournaments with a beverage cart circuit, place a unit at each cart stop rather than centralizing everything near the clubhouse; that cuts down on golfers driving carts across fairways to find a restroom, which slows pace of play more than anything else on tournament day. If your course borders a residential area, as many in Plymouth do, keep units angled away from property lines and confirm setback expectations with the course superintendent. Golfers with mobility needs benefit from an accessible unit at the clubhouse and at least one more out on the course; the accessible route to it needs a 36 inch clear width under ADA Standards section 403.5.1 and a 32 inch door opening under section 404.2.3. Need help thinking through gallery flow for a bigger spectator event, like a pro-am with a leaderboard crowd? The event restroom rental and festival restroom rental pages cover crowd-density placement that applies just as well to a course with grandstands.
Plymouth Porta Pros services courses across the western suburbs; if your tournament sits closer to Minnetonka, 7.2 miles south, or Eden Prairie, 12.8 miles south, delivery timing stays the same day-of window. For tournaments that also need traffic control at the entrance or parking areas, a temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier rental keeps golf carts and spectator vehicles separated cleanly.
How far in advance should I book restrooms for a golf tournament?
Book 3 to 4 weeks out for a standard field, longer for a title event with sponsor tents or a trailer. Spring and fall charity tournaments in Plymouth fill delivery slots fast, and units need placement scouting before the truck shows up.
Do we need an ADA-accessible unit for a member-guest tournament?
Yes, if any cluster of standard units serves the public or a mixed field. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit per cluster, never fewer than one, even for smaller private fields.
Can we get restrooms delivered the morning of the tournament?
Sometimes, depending on route and unit availability; check emergency porta potty rental options first. Standard scheduling gives cleaner placement and avoids conflicts with vendor setup already happening on the course.
What's the difference between a standard unit and a deluxe unit for golf events?
A standard porta potty rental covers basic need along the course. A deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush mechanism and nicer interior finish, better suited to clubhouse areas where sponsors and VIP guests gather for hours.
Do we need handwashing stations separate from the restrooms?
Yes. A handwashing station rental near concessions and the turn keeps hands clean during meal service, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and a drying method, which sanitizer alone doesn't satisfy.
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