How many restrooms does a golf tournament need?
Start with headcount and hole layout, not just OSHA's construction table, because a golf course spreads players out over 18 holes instead of one job site. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets 1 toilet per 20 workers on a construction crew, and it is the closest published ratio we have, so tournament organizers in Ann Arbor lean on it as a floor rather than a rule. For an 80 to 120 player field, that suggests three to five units minimum, split between the clubhouse, the turn near hole 9, and one far corner of the back nine. Our placement guide walks through sightlines and cart access in more detail. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that at least 5 percent of a cluster of single-user units be accessible, so a five-unit deployment needs one ADA stall, not zero. We pair that unit with a portable sink rental or a standalone handwashing station so players and volunteers have both fixtures at the same stop. Bigger member-guest events or a multi-day club championship sometimes call for a restroom trailer instead of stand-alone units, especially near the 19th hole where spectators gather. See our how many porta potties do I need guide for the math on larger fields.
What restroom options work best for a course layout?
Cart-path access changes what you can place where. A standard unit runs about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, small enough to tuck beside a cart path without blocking play, and it holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank that covers a full tournament day without a mid-round service call. For hospitality tents or a title sponsor's area, a deluxe flushable unit reads better next to catering than a standard model. Clubs hosting a qualifier or a charity scramble with a headline sponsor sometimes upgrade the clubhouse restroom to a luxury restroom trailer, and a 2 stall trailer handles a modest gallery without crowding the pro shop lot. Whatever you choose, ADA Standards section 405.2 caps ramp slope at 1:12 and section 403.5.1 calls for a 36 inch clear path, both worth checking if your accessible unit sits on a cart path with any grade. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind them to spot a roll-off or trailer, so tell us in advance if a hole is tight against tree lines or a pond. We serve courses across Ann Arbor and can compare notes with clubs near Pittsfield, 6.1 miles south, or Ypsilanti, 6.4 miles east, since course layouts in that radius tend to share the same cart-path constraints.
When should a tournament book restroom rental?
Book as soon as the field size and tee times are set, ideally three to four weeks out for a weekend event, since weekend and event-day rates in Ann Arbor run higher than a standard weekday rental and popular dates fill first. A single standard unit rented for a tournament weekend typically falls in a different price band than a weekday job-site rental, so budget separately for event pricing. Here is how the common configurations compare:
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard | weekend | $250 |
| standard | event | $400 |
| ada | weekend | $240 |
| deluxe | week | $250 |
| trailer | event | $3,500 |
Multi-day member events sometimes fit better under a monthly rental instead of repeated weekend bookings; ask us to run both numbers. Our restroom trailer rental cost page breaks down trailer pricing separately, since a trailer for a one-day scramble prices differently than a full tournament week. For a quick estimate before you call, our porta potty rental cost page and per day pricing page cover the baseline units this table builds on. Request a quote once you know your field size and hole count, and we will confirm delivery timing against your tee sheet.
Do we need an accessible unit for a charity scramble?
Yes, if you are clustering multiple units at any staging point on the course. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit per cluster, and section 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch turning circle inside it. Most Ann Arbor charity events include one ADA unit near the clubhouse as a baseline.
Can we place restrooms directly on the fairway or rough?
We place units off the line of play, usually behind tee boxes or along cart paths, never in the fairway itself. Course superintendents typically have preferred turf-protection zones, so we coordinate placement with the grounds crew before delivery day.
How far in advance should we confirm headcount?
Confirm final headcount about a week before the event so we can adjust unit count without rushing delivery. Early estimates are fine for booking, but tournaments often add late entries, and we would rather add one more standard unit than run short on the back nine.
What about handwashing at the halfway house?
A standalone handwashing station or portable sink works well next to a halfway house or snack stand. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at any washing facility, and sanitizer alone does not meet that standard.
Do you service courses outside Ann Arbor proper?
Yes. We regularly serve courses near Scio, 6.6 miles west of Ann Arbor, and can extend service further with advance notice. Tell us the course name and hole count when you request a quote so we can plan delivery routing around your tee times.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.