How many restrooms does a golf tournament need?
Start with the field size and the format, not a guess. A shotgun start with 144 players spread across 18 holes needs restrooms staged at multiple turns, not clustered at the clubhouse. Standard porta potty rental units cover the back nine and front nine separately, usually one per two or three holes depending on pace of play. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets construction-site ratios, not tournament ones, but it is the closest published benchmark for a large temporary gathering and most organizers in Goodyear use it as a floor: one toilet for every 20 people on site at peak. A 200-player field with staff and spectators can push past 250 people for several hours, which argues for more units than the base ratio suggests. Add a deluxe flushable porta potty near the 9th and 18th greens where players linger for scoring and photos. At least one ADA accessible porta potty belongs on every course layout regardless of field size, per ADA Standards 213.2, which requires 5 percent of clustered units to be accessible with a minimum of one. Use the how many porta potties do I need guide to run the math against your own format before you call.
Where should units go on a golf course?
Placement on turf is different from placement on a job site, and cart path access matters more than straight-line distance. Units need a stable, slip-resistant surface under ADA Standards 302.1, so staging on compacted cart paths or mat-protected turf works better than soft rough after irrigation. A standard unit runs about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, small enough to tuck near a shade structure at the turn without blocking the fairway sightline. Keep the accessible unit on a route at least 36 inches wide, per ADA Standards 403.5.1, with a door opening of at least 32 inches under ADA Standards 404.2.3, and leave a 60 inch turning circle in front per ADA Standards 304.3.1. Delivery trucks need roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind them to unload, so coordinate with the course superintendent on cart paths wide enough for that approach before the truck shows up. For clubhouse-adjacent needs, an event restroom rental package pairs standard units with a trailer. Courses running a hospitality tent for sponsors often step up to a restroom trailer rental, and a 2 stall restroom trailer handles a modest VIP group without crowding the tent footprint. See the porta potty placement guide for turf-specific staging notes.
Should a tournament rent a restroom trailer instead of porta potties?
Trailers make sense once you have a sponsor tent, a scoring area, or a multi-day format where players expect climbing amenities over a folding table. A 4 stall restroom trailer handles a member-guest with 80 to 100 players comfortably, while an 8 stall restroom trailer fits a larger charity open with a full clubhouse buyout. Trailers need a level pad and often a nearby power tie-in, so ask about a temporary power pole if the course does not have an outlet near the staging spot. For hot Goodyear afternoons, add a handwashing station rental or a portable sink 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 sanitizer alone. If the tournament runs a barbecue or fry station for the awards dinner, a grease trap pumping service keeps the kitchen trailer running, since interceptors need pumping once fats, oils and grease reach 25 percent of liquid depth. Compare trailer costs against the standard unit count on the restroom trailer rental cost page before locking in a format.
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard | event | $400 |
| ada | weekend | $240 |
| trailer | event | $3,500 |
| deluxe | week | $250 |
Weekend rates for a two-day member-guest in Goodyear run higher than a single weekday because crews service and haul on a tighter turnaround. Check the porta potty rental cost page or the porta potty rental per day breakdown if your event runs one round instead of a full weekend. Multi-week charity circuits with recurring dates sometimes fit a monthly porta potty rental instead of booking each event separately.
How far in advance should we book restrooms for a golf tournament?
Book as soon as the field size firms up, ideally three to four weeks out. Goodyear courses fill weekend slots fast during cooler months, and trailer availability is tighter than standard units. Use request a quote to lock dates once you know your format.
Do we need an ADA unit if the field is small?
Yes. ADA Standards 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster, regardless of total count. A single-flight member event with 40 players still needs one ADA unit near the clubhouse, not out on the course.
Can Goodyear Porta Pros service units mid-tournament?
Yes, servicing between rounds is standard for two and three-day formats. Crews time service around tee times so units are turned before the next wave of players reaches the turn. Ask about scheduling when you book.
What if the course has no nearby power for a trailer?
A temporary power pole solves that for trailers needing a tie-in. Standard and deluxe units need no power at all, which is why many Goodyear courses default to units at the turns and reserve trailers for the clubhouse.
Do we need handwashing stations separate from the restrooms?
Yes, especially near concessions or a halfway house serving food. A hand sanitizer station rental supplements but does not replace a proper handwashing setup under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels.
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