How many restrooms does a golf tournament need?
Golf courses spread players out over 150-plus acres, so the math is different from a jobsite. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets construction ratios, but a tournament in Kokomo is really a placement problem, not a headcount problem. Put one unit near the first tee, one at the turn, one or two on the back nine, and one by the clubhouse. For a field of 100 to 150 golfers, that lands around 4 to 6 standard units, which the how many porta potties do i need guide breaks down by group size. Add a deluxe flushable unit near the 19th hole if the tournament runs into a reception. Carts matter here: units need to sit where a beverage cart or grounds crew can reach them without crossing a fairway mid-swing. If the course has a banquet tent or scoring area, an ADA accessible porta potty belongs there too, not tucked behind the pro shop. For bigger member-guest events or a charity scramble pulling 200-plus players, look at a 2 stall restroom trailer at the clubhouse and standard units on course. Every unit gets serviced under the same weekly baseline set by ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, and for a one-day event that single service before and after the round is usually enough.
Where should units go on the course?
Placement beats quantity on a golf course. A unit at the wrong turn does nobody any good, and golfers will not backtrack. Set units on cart paths, never in the rough or near greens, so the delivery truck can back straight in without tearing up turf; our drivers plan for about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck on tee box access roads. Kokomo courses vary in how firm their cart paths stay after rain, so we walk the layout with the course superintendent before tournament week. Ground has to hold a standard unit that stands about 92 inches tall and sits 44 by 48 inches on its base, and it needs to sit level. We avoid greens complexes and irrigation heads entirely. For events drawing from Kokomo and nearby Center, about 5.5 miles southeast, or Hemlock, 7.1 miles southeast, we factor drive time into the delivery schedule so units are in place the morning of, not the night before when dew and mowing crews are still working the course. If your tournament runs a shotgun start, stagger delivery so trucks are off the course before the first tee time. A hand sanitizer station or two near the turn shack covers golfers between the required units, and pairs well with a handwashing station rental at the scoring table where cards get handled after the round.
Do I need a permit for restrooms on a golf course?
Most private course events do not trigger the same right-of-way question a street festival does, but placement in a shared parking lot or clubhouse drive can. If your tournament spills onto a public road or lot for overflow parking and portable units, check with the city before setup, since placement in the public right of way needs confirming with Kokomo's permitting office, and we do not guess at that on your behalf. See the porta potty permit requirements page for what to ask when you call. On course, on private club property, this is rarely an issue. What does matter is unit spacing for accessibility: any cluster of single-user units needs at least one accessible unit per ADA Standards section 213.2, and the accessible unit needs a stable, level approach per ADA Standards section 302.1. If your event includes a hospitality tent with a raised platform or ramp to the restroom area, keep any ramp at or under a 1:12 slope under ADA Standards section 405.2. For a wedding reception or fundraiser tacked onto a tournament, the wedding restroom rental and event restroom rental pages cover the reception side separately from the on-course units.
Pricing for tournament day
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard | event | $400 |
| ada | day | $230 |
| deluxe | day | $300 |
| trailer | event | $3,500 |
See the porta potty rental cost page for a full breakdown by unit type.
How far in advance should I book for a tournament?
Book 2 to 3 weeks out if you can, especially for weekend dates when courses across Kokomo and Logansport, 27.6 miles northwest, are all competing for the same trucks. Charity scrambles and member-guest weekends fill our schedule fast in peak season. Call sooner for a 4 stall restroom trailer or larger setup.
Can you deliver directly onto the golf course?
Yes, if cart paths can support the delivery truck. We walk the route with the superintendent first and confirm clearance, since a standard unit needs firm, level ground and the truck needs a straight path in. Wet courses sometimes force us to stage units near the clubhouse instead.
Do you provide handwashing stations separate from the units?
Yes. A portable sink rental or hand sanitizer station works well near the scoring table or halfway house, supplementing the units rather than replacing them under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels, not sanitizer alone, at any washing facility we install.
What happens if it rains on tournament day?
Units stay in place. We check ground conditions the morning of and reposition anything sitting in standing water. Cart path closures from rain sometimes mean units near the clubhouse serve double duty until paths dry out.
Can restrooms handle a shotgun start with 150 golfers?
Yes, with proper spacing. Five to six standard units placed at the turn and along the back nine, plus a clubhouse unit, cover a field that size without long walks. Larger fields or added hospitality tents may call for a luxury restroom trailer instead.
Next step
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Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.