How many restrooms does a golf tournament need?
Start with the field size, then split it across the course instead of clustering everyone near the clubhouse. A field of 80 to 144 golfers, playing in foursomes with staggered tee times, spreads out fast, and one restroom near the pro shop will not cover a golfer stuck on hole 12. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets construction ratios at one toilet per 20 workers, and while a golf tournament is not a job site, tournament directors in Brooklyn Park use the same logic: figure one unit per 40 to 50 players and place it where people actually stand, not where it is easiest to deliver. A turn station near holes 5 through 7 covers the mid-round crush. A cluster near the 18th green catches the crowd waiting on scores. For most 18-hole scrambles, standard units at the turn and greens work fine, but a sponsor tent or awards area does better with a deluxe flushable unit. If your tournament draws spectators, walk the porta potty placement guide before you commit to a layout, since cart path access and green complexes change where a truck can actually deliver.
What restrooms fit a tournament budget?
Pricing depends on how long the event runs and whether you need one day or a full tournament weekend. A single-day scramble is priced differently than a two-day member-guest that needs units on-site Friday through Sunday.
| Unit | Day | Weekend | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 - $350 | $125 - $400 | $130 - $500 |
| ADA accessible | $200 - $400 | $199 - $300 | -- |
| Deluxe flushable | $85 - $1,200 | -- | $150 - $290 |
A delivery fee applies on top of the unit rate, and most single-day tournaments fall into the $100 to $500 delivery band depending on distance and how many units you need dropped across the course. Golfers driving in from Brooklyn Center, 3.8 miles southeast, or Champlin, 6.5 miles northwest, add to the field size fast on a charity scramble, so plan restroom count around registered players, not just the format. For a shotgun start, check the porta potty rental cost page for a fuller breakdown, or the porta potty rental per day rates if your event runs a single afternoon. Multi-day member tournaments sometimes make more sense on a monthly porta potty rental if the course wants units in place for a full outing season rather than one event.
Do golf tournaments need ADA accessible restrooms?
Yes. Any tournament open to the public or drawing outside golfers should plan on at least one accessible unit, and clustering rules make that a formal requirement once you have multiple units on-site. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units be accessible, with a minimum of one no matter how small the cluster. That means even a modest 3-unit deployment near the clubhouse needs one ADA unit, not zero. The accessible unit needs a 60 inch turning space inside per ADA Standards section 304.3.1, and the door opening has to clear 32 inches under ADA Standards section 404.2.3, so placement on a flat cart path apron matters more than it does for a standard unit. Route width counts too. ADA Standards section 403.5.1 calls for a 36 inch clear path to the unit, which usually rules out a spot tucked behind a bunker or set on sloped rough. Brooklyn Park courses with paved cart paths make this easier since the path itself often satisfies the route requirement. If your tournament has a hospitality tent or long drive contest area, a restroom trailer sometimes serves that crowd better than scattered single units, especially for a two-day format. A 4 stall restroom trailer handles a clubhouse crowd without a line, and it can be booked alongside standard units on the back nine.
Sponsors and pro shop staff also appreciate having a handwashing station near the snack cart or turn, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device wherever washing facilities are provided, and a bare sanitizer stand does not meet that. For tournaments booked well ahead, request delivery early through request a quote, since course access windows are often tight the morning of a shotgun start.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should we book restrooms for a golf tournament?
Two to three weeks is comfortable for most Brooklyn Park tournaments, longer if your event lands on a busy weekend in peak season. Course access windows are narrow the morning of a shotgun start, so early scheduling avoids a rushed placement across tee boxes and cart paths.
Can restrooms be placed on the cart path instead of the rough?
Yes, and it is usually the better option. A paved cart path gives a stable, level surface that satisfies ADA Standards section 302.1 for firm, slip-resistant ground, which rough grass or a sloped fairway edge does not.
Do we need restrooms at every hole?
No. Cluster units at natural gathering points instead, like the turn, the 18th green and any hospitality tent. A field of 100 golfers spreads out enough that 4 to 5 well-placed units cover the course better than one per hole.
What size units work best for a member-guest weekend?
A mix works well: standard units on the course, one ADA unit near the clubhouse, and a deluxe flushable unit or small trailer for the awards reception.
Who do we contact to plan restroom placement with the course?
Start with Brooklyn Park Porta Pros directly through contact or request a quote. Bring a course map or hole layout so delivery trucks know cart path access points before tournament morning.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.