A one-day scramble for 80 golfers usually needs 3 to 4 standard units plus one ADA unit, spaced across the front nine, back nine and clubhouse turn. Southfield Porta Pros builds the count around your field size, course layout and whether you're serving alcohol at the turn.
Start with the field size, then add units for the turn and the clubhouse. OSHA's construction ratio in 1926.51(c) calls for one toilet per 20 workers on a jobsite, and tournament organizers use the same math as a baseline: roughly one unit per 40 to 50 players spread over 18 holes, with more density near the clubhouse where people gather before and after. A 100-player shotgun start typically runs 4 to 5 standard units, split between the two nines so nobody walks a full hole to find one. Add a deluxe flushable unit near the clubhouse or hospitality tent for sponsors and VIP groups, since that spot sees the heaviest traffic all day. Every course layout is different, and cart paths, water hazards and pump-truck access all shape where a unit can actually sit. If your tournament includes a designated ADA cart or accessible viewing area, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster of portable toilets, never fewer than one regardless of cluster size. We walk the course with you before quoting, because a number that works for a flat municipal course does not work for one with elevation changes between tees. For exact counts by player total, our placement guide breaks it down hole by hole, and our how many porta potties do I need tool covers events beyond golf too.
Units belong at the turn, near the clubhouse, and at any hole with a long walk back to the pro shop. The busiest stretch on most 18-hole layouts is the clubhouse turn between nine and ten, so that's where we put the heaviest concentration, often a deluxe unit and a standard unit together. A second cluster near hole 14 or 15 covers golfers who are 30 to 40 minutes from finishing and don't want to backtrack. Ground needs to be level and firm; ADA Standards section 302.1 requires stable, firm, slip-resistant surfaces for any accessible unit, which matters on a course with sloped rough or cart-path edges. We also check clearance for the service truck, since routine servicing needs enough room to park and swap tanks without blocking a cart path during play. If your event includes a hospitality tent or sponsor village, a restroom trailer often makes more sense than stacked standard units, especially for a multi-day tournament where guests expect something closer to a real bathroom. Southfield courses with mature tree lines sometimes limit sightlines for delivery trucks, so we scout the route in advance rather than guessing on tournament morning. For weekend charity scrambles, a mix of standard units and a single ADA accessible unit usually covers both budget and compliance without over-ordering.
Pricing depends on unit type, how many days you need them, and whether the course needs multiple delivery stops for spread-out placement. A single-day charity scramble is usually priced as a weekend or event rate rather than a straight daily rental, since setup and teardown both happen fast around one day of play.
| unit | day | week | weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$400 |
| ada | $200-$400 | $199-$240 | $199-$300 |
| deluxe | $85-$1,200 | $150-$290 | -- |
Multi-day tournaments, like a member-guest running Friday through Sunday, often price closer to the weekend band above rather than three separate daily charges. A delivery fee applies on top of the unit rate, generally in the $100 to $500 range for a single trip, though tournaments with units spread across multiple holes may need more than one delivery stop. Ask about our porta potty rental per day breakdown if your event is a single practice round rather than a full tournament, or check monthly porta potty rental pricing if your course wants units in place for an entire outing season. For budgeting a bigger member-guest weekend, our restroom trailer rental cost page covers the trailer end of that same math.
Southfield's courses vary in how far the clubhouse sits from the road, and that distance changes both delivery time and where we can stage a service truck during play. We've serviced tournaments close to Oak Park, about 4.9 miles east of Southfield, and coordinated with courses nearer Bloomfield, roughly 8.9 miles north, so drive time rarely becomes the bottleneck. If your tournament runs alongside a 5k or charity walk, our marathon and race restrooms page covers that combined setup. For hospitality tents with running water needs, pair units with a handwashing station or portable sink, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at any washing station you set up, not just sanitizer.
Book 2 to 3 weeks out for a standard field size, longer if you need a restroom trailer or multiple ADA units. Weekend dates fill first, especially in tournament season. Request a quote early through our contact page so we can walk the course before your field size is finalized.
Yes, if your event includes any accessible cart path, viewing area or parking. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster, and a 60 inch turning circle inside the unit per section 304.3.1 matters for wheelchair users.
Usually not on the fairway itself. We place units on cart paths, rough edges or gravel pads near tee boxes, checking ground stability first. A course superintendent can usually point us to approved staging areas near each hole cluster.
Delivery, setup, and one service visit are standard for single-day events; multi-day tournaments get a servicing schedule built around play hours. Ask about pairing a handwashing station or hand sanitizer station for hospitality areas.
Team-based formats with staggered tee times often need fewer units than a shotgun start, since golfers spread out over a longer window. A 100-team scramble still usually needs 4 to 5 standard units plus one ADA unit at the turn.
Yes. Southfield Porta Pros delivers golf tournament restrooms across Southfield and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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