Golf Club Changing Rooms: A Specialist Approach

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to commercial washrooms, but while some share similarities in their design, others require a specialist approach. The golf club's changing room is one such space that needs a meticulous approach to ensure all the proper criteria are met, while still maintaining the look and feel of the golf club.

Golf Spikes and Changing Room Flooring

You should invest sensibly in your flooring – the golden rule of golf club changing room refurbishment. While rubber and plastic spikes are slowly replacing metal spikes on golf shoes, they still have an impact on carpets, laminates, and even tiles. You’ll find several heavy-duty, specialist carpets that can be fitted in the communal changing area.

Meanwhile, non-slip vinyl flooring is an excellent choice for wet areas. There are vinyl flooring options available that feature anti-slip properties, making them suitable for use with both bare feet and shoes, which makes them ideal for golf club changing rooms. Alternatively, you may choose to opt for porcelain-tiled flooring in wet areas, but be sure to select a tile with sufficient anti-slip properties.

Bespoke lockers

Ordinary changing room lockers are often insufficient for a golf club. To begin, members require a locker large enough to accommodate a golf bag and a change of clothes. Many members also like to leave some toiletries in their lockers. When we start looking at competitions, Captain’s Day, and other events, a hanger and space for evening wear will also be required. In short, never scrimp on locker space. Go as big as you can.

Wood panelling at its finest

Ever widespread throughout golf clubs is the use of wood panelling. Within this discreet, members-only area, you want to maintain class and prestige, which is done through systematic consistency. The same wood and finish used for your locker doors should be used for the walls, cladding and even etched leader-boards. Drop consistency, and you run the risk of your club feeling disjointed.

Non-members changing rooms

If your club has the space for a non-member changing room, you will sometimes find they share the actual toilet, showering and handwashing facilities, but have a separate changing area. It’s not uncommon for non-members to have no lockers and instead opt for changing benches and storage cubby holes. This saves the hassle of issuing keys and ensuring they are handed back at the end of a long day.

Entry system

Door entry systems between members' and non-members' changing rooms are a common addition in golf clubs nationwide. This helps provide not only privacy but also exclusivity between those merely visiting through paid greens fees and competitions, and those paid-up members who use the club day in and day out.

Hair dryers and vanity units

Other sports facilities might offer one or two hair dryers in front of a mirror, but by and large, most users, after showering, head straight home or onwards to other engagements. The golf club is one of the few sporting venues where users can freshen up and change to continue using the club's facilities. It’s this that sets the golf club changing room apart from others. The vanity unit is required in both the male and female changing rooms, and in most cases, it comprises:

• Well-lit mirrors
• hair dryers
• and often a small selection of toiletries.

Showering

A small bank of showers or a couple of private showering cubicles are usually situated in the wash area of a golf club changing room. Dispensers for shampoo and body wash can be located within the cubicle. At the same time, essential accessories, such as towel hooks, should not be overlooked and should be placed just outside the showering enclosure.

Toilet cubicles

Today, toilet cubicles are available in a variety of sizes and can be custom-made to fit your specific dimensions or building constraints. However, full-height cubicles have become a popular choice in many golf club washrooms, as they deliver a smart, high-end look and are available in several different finishes. Full-height cubicles not only provide the user with more privacy but also elevate the atmosphere of your washroom into one more fitting for a golf and country club.

Sensor activation and hygiene

Sensor-activated taps, showers, hand dryers and toilet flush systems are not a prerequisite of the golf club changing room, but when undertaking a renovation, it is sensible to consider these items. Sensor activation eliminates the need for users to touch the toilet, tap, or hand dryer physically, and can significantly improve the overall hygiene of your facilities. The sensor activation, particularly for taps, also eliminates the risk of taps being left on accidentally, allowing users to maintain a controlled water flow. This may not seem significant on a day-to-day basis, but over the course of a year, it can result in substantial savings.

If you would like further advice on refurbishing, renovating, or refitting your golf club's changing rooms, or would like to explore ways of upgrading your facilities, please contact us today on 01202 650900 or by emailing sales@commercialwashroomsltd.co.uk. We are pleased to offer a washroom design service and/or a full changing room refurbishment service to our golf club customers.