A South Carolina family just paid off a year’s mortgage — thanks to the 2025 Masters Tournament.
Homeowner Whitney Boykin and her family earned a hefty, undisclosed sum by renting out their North Augusta home during the 2025 Masters.
This year's renters were a Texas-based company that brought staff to the event.
'I'm one of the rare locals who says I love Masters week. I just want visitors to see how amazing it is here,' Boykin told Business Insider.
The South Carolina-based photographer revealed this was the seventh year her family rented out their home during the Masters.
The Boykins usually spend about $5,000 on preparations for their home.
Besides the April event, the North Augusta property has been rented out to travelers through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
During their, the Boykins enjoyed a brief vacation in their RV for nine days.
Whitney Boykin and her husband enjoy traveling with their children in an RV found online
The gorgeous house has views over the course
The Boykin family has gotten their mortgage paid for one year after renting out their South Carolina Home during the Masters tournament
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home is spacious and includes an outdoor space for entertainment.
It's also located just 12 minutes away from the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
Boykin revealed she passes the club when she drives her two children to school and that it's usually not a big deal when the Masters isn't happening.
The family starts preparing for the Masters-themed rental every year in January.
'Once the Christmas lights get put away, it's time to get ready,' Boykin stated.
Some of those duties include pressure washing the front of the house, landscaping, and deep cleaning.
The Boykins then decorate their home with Masters-themed items like flags, pillows, and golf supplies with the tournament logo.
'My kids know which sheets are Masters ones. We don't touch them,' Boykin stated.
This year was the Boykin family's seventh time they've rented out their property during the Masters
The Boykin's add decorations to their home inspired by the Masters before renting it out
While renters stay in the Boykin residence, the family camps out and travels in their RV
The photographer posted a viral video of her revamped home on TikTok, which currently has 1.4 million views.
The family put the finishing touches to the property in the days before this year's renters arrived on April 5.
Boykin explained that everyone who stays at the house usually arrives the Sunday before the Masters and stays for eight days.
While it's rented out, the photographer likes to pop in for additional cleaning and to give her peace of mind.
'They're not spending a lot of time in our home,' Boykin said, adding that guests take care of their things better than they do.
The family appeared to have nothing to worry about, and spent spring break in the RV with their dog and cat.
One of their stops was at a local equestrian facility with walking trails.
Following their trip, the family took down their Masters-themed items and prepared to send their children back to school.
Hundreds of homeowners in South Carolina and Georgia offer their homes to rent for the Masters every year
The Boykins are not the only ones who rent out their homes during the Masters in South Carolina.
Properties similar to the Boykins' house were available to rent for around $9,000 to $28,000 a week during the tournament.
Hundreds of Georgia homes are listed every year for guests looking for a place to stay during the event.
Because of this, lawmakers were inspired to create the Augusta Rule, which allows homeowners to rent out their homes for up to 14 days a year without needing to report rental income on individual tax returns.
According to real estate agent Angelenna Grant-Ashanti, the rule aims to protect residents of Augusta, Georgia, who rent out their homes for the Masters.
