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How many restrooms does a golf tournament need?
Start with the field size, then spread units across the course instead of clustering them at the clubhouse. A tournament with 100 golfers usually needs 4 to 5 standard portable toilets, placed near turns 4, 9, 13 and 16 so nobody walks a hole and a half to find one. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets construction ratios at one toilet per 20 workers, and while a golf event isn't a job site, tournament directors in Eau Claire use it as a rough planning floor for staff and volunteers working the grounds crew and beverage cart routes. Add one ADA accessible porta potty per ADA Standards section 213.2, which requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster, never fewer than one regardless of total count. For a clubhouse gathering after the round, a deluxe flushable porta potty handles overflow better than a standard unit when players are in golf shoes and don't want to deal with a bare tank. Multi-day events or member-guest weekends often add a restroom trailer rental near the 9th and 18th greens, since a 2 stall restroom trailer clears higher volume during shotgun-start turns than a bank of standard units. Check the porta potty placement guide before delivery day, since cart path clearance and sprinkler heads both affect where a unit can sit.
Where should units go on the course?
Cart paths, not fairways, and never near a sprinkler head or drainage swale. A portable restroom rental needs firm, level ground, and Eau Claire course superintendents generally want units staged off the rough where mower decks won't clip them. Group placement by turn points: golfers walking from green to next tee are the moment they'll look for a restroom, so units belong at those junctions, not buried near maintenance sheds. For events expecting spectators, such as a qualifier or a charity scramble with gallery traffic, pair restrooms with a handwashing station rental since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at wash stations, not sanitizer alone. A portable sink rental near the concession tent covers that same requirement for volunteers handling food. If the tournament runs a beer cart or full bar, plan handwashing near that station too; the handwashing requirements page covers what counts and what doesn't. Delivery trucks need roughly 60 feet of straight clearance to place a roll-off or trailer unit, so coordinate with the pro shop on which access road the driver will use before the truck shows up on tournament morning. Courses near Altoona, 5.1 miles southeast of Eau Claire, and Chippewa Falls, 11.1 miles northeast, follow the same clearance logic even where cart paths are narrower.
What does it cost to rent for a one-day event?
A standard unit for a one-day tournament typically runs in the $100 to $350 range, while a weekend rental for a two-day event runs higher. ADA units and deluxe flushable units cost more per unit but reduce complaints from players who won't use a bare-bones toilet after 18 holes.
| Unit type | Day | Weekend | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100-$350 | $125-$400 | $130-$500 |
| ADA | $200-$400 | $199-$300 | $185-$240 |
| Deluxe flushable | $85-$1,200 | N/A | $150-$290 |
Delivery fees run separately, generally $100 to $500 for a single-day event depending on distance and access. Multi-day tournaments spanning a full week land closer to the week column, and a porta potty rental per day breakdown helps compare that against booking the whole week upfront. For member-guest weekends running Friday through Sunday, the temporary fence rental page is worth a look too if the club wants to rope off staging areas near the restrooms and cart barn. Course committees planning an annual event often find it cheaper to lock in a season-long monthly porta potty rental arrangement rather than booking each tournament separately. For full pricing logic across unit types, see porta potty rental cost.
How far in advance should I book restrooms for a tournament?
Two to three weeks minimum, longer for a holiday weekend or a course hosting a qualifier. Popular Saturday dates in Eau Claire fill delivery schedules fast, and the emergency porta potty rental option exists for last-minute needs but costs more and isn't guaranteed.
Do I need an ADA unit if the clubhouse already has an accessible restroom?
Yes, if course restrooms are far from the units serving the back nine. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit per cluster of portable toilets, regardless of what's available inside the clubhouse a half-mile away.
Can units be placed on the fairway or rough?
No. Stick to cart paths and staging areas the superintendent approves. Turf damage from delivery trucks or unit weight over time costs more to repair than moving a unit 40 feet to firmer ground.
What size trailer works for a two-day member-guest event?
A 4 stall restroom trailer handles most two-day member-guest fields comfortably. Larger corporate outings or fundraiser tournaments with 150-plus players often step up to an 8 stall restroom trailer to keep lines short during shotgun starts.
Does Eau Claire Porta Pros deliver to courses outside the city?
Yes. Eau Claire Porta Pros services courses in Seymour, 3.5 miles east, and Lake Hallie, 8.1 miles northeast, along with clubs closer to town. Check service areas or request a quote for a specific course address.
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