A four-hole scramble with 80 golfers usually needs 2 to 3 standard units placed near the cart staging area and one more at the turn, plus at least one ADA unit per ADA Standards section 213.2. St. Louis tournaments running a shotgun start move faster with restrooms at both nines, not just the clubhouse.
Start with the field size and the format. A shotgun start with 18 groups puts everyone on the course at once, so you want restrooms spread across the front nine and back nine instead of clustered at the clubhouse. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets construction-site ratios of one toilet for 20 workers, and while golf outings aren't construction sites, tournament directors in St. Louis use the same math as a starting point: roughly one unit per 40 to 50 guests for a half-day event, more if the bar cart is doing its job. Add a deluxe flushable porta potty near the clubhouse for sponsors and a standard porta potty rental or two at the far turn where golfers are ten minutes from the pro shop no matter what. If the tournament draws wheelchair users or older sponsors, plan for an ADA accessible porta potty with a 60 inch turning circle per ADA Standards section 304.3.1, and don't tuck it behind a cart barn where the path isn't level. Not sure on the count? The how many porta potties do i need guide walks through group size and hours on course. For a bigger member-guest or charity event pulling 150-plus, a small restroom trailer rental at the clubhouse handles overflow better than five separate stalls scattered around cart paths.
Placement matters more on a golf course than almost anywhere else we service. Units need to sit on level, stable ground per ADA Standards section 302.1, which rules out most rough and slopes near greens. Good spots: cart path pull-offs near the 4th, 9th, 13th, and 18th tees, far enough back that a mis-hit shot doesn't find them. Keep the door swing clear of the cart path itself since ADA Standards section 404.2.3 calls for a 32 inch clear opening and a stuck door backs up play fast. A standard unit runs about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, small enough to sit just off the path without crowding foot traffic. If your course has a halfway house, a portable sink rental or handwashing station rental next to the snack stand covers the crowd stopping for a hot dog between nines. Our crews service most St. Louis courses within a short run from the shop; University City sits about 7.9 miles northwest and Webster Groves about 8.6 miles southwest, so same-day placement and pickup for a Saturday tournament is rarely an issue. Check the porta potty placement guide before you finalize your hole map, and see service areas if your club is further out toward Chesterfield or St. Peters.
Yes, if any units are clustered at a hub like the clubhouse or halfway house, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in that group, even if it's a small group. That rule doesn't force an ADA unit at every single tee box, but any bank of restrooms needs the accessible ratio covered. We also spec a 48 inch maximum forward reach per ADA Standards section 308.2.1 and operable hardware under 5 pounds of force per ADA Standards section 309.4, so a golfer with limited grip strength isn't fighting a latch between shots. If your tournament allows drinks or catering stations near the units, OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) still applies as good practice even off a jobsite: keep potable water available where people are gathering for hours in the heat. Rent through event restroom rental or the dedicated ada accessible porta potty page and mention it's a tournament so we route the unit to the right hole. For price context across formats, the porta potty rental cost and porta potty rental per day pages break down day rates by unit type.
| unit | day | weekend |
|---|---|---|
| standard | $100 - $350 | $125 - $400 |
| ada | $200 - $400 | $199 - $300 |
| deluxe | $85 - $1,200 | - |
Weekend tournaments in St. Louis typically run Friday drop-off through Monday pickup, and that stretch usually prices closer to the weekend band above rather than a straight day rate. A delivery fee, generally in the $100 to $500 range depending on distance and access, applies on top of unit cost.
Book as soon as your tee times are set, ideally 2 to 3 weeks out. Golf season weekends fill fast across St. Louis, and ADA units are limited stock. Last-minute bookings still happen; check emergency porta potty rental if your event snuck up on you.
Cart paths work well since they're already level and firm, satisfying ADA Standards section 302.1's stability requirement. Avoid soft turf or slopes near greens. Our drivers scout the drop point on delivery day if you're unsure.
A handwashing station rental or portable sink rental works well next to any food service. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels, not just sanitizer, if you're running it like a real handwashing setup.
No. Spacing units at the 4th, 9th, 13th, and 18th covers most 18-hole layouts without cluttering the course. Larger fields or shotgun starts may need one more at the turn.
A standard unit weekend rental generally falls between $125 and $400 depending on count and add-ons. ADA units run separately, and a delivery fee applies based on how far the course sits from St. Louis proper.
Yes. St. Louis Porta Pros delivers golf tournament restrooms across St. Louis 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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