PHOTO: Whitney Boykin and her husband.
AUGUSTA, GA | April 16, 2025 – Imagine getting your mortgage paid for an entire year… just by letting someone else stay in your house for 8 days. That’s exactly what Whitney Boykin and her South Carolina family did — and they’re living proof that Masters Week is pure gold for locals. 🤑🏠
📍 Nestled just 12 minutes from Augusta National Golf Club, the Boykin family’s five-bedroom, five-bathroom dream home became a temporary HQ for a Texas-based company attending the 2025 Masters Tournament.
🌟 “I’m one of the rare locals who says I LOVE Masters week,” Whitney told Business Insider. “I just want people to see how amazing it is here.”
This marks the seventh year the Boykins have turned their home into a Masters rental — with some homes in the area fetching $9,000 to $28,000 per week during the high-profile golf event. 😲
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
🧼🎯 Prepping for the Payoff
Preparation begins right after Christmas, with Whitney and her husband spending about $5,000 on deep cleaning, landscaping, pressure washing, and decorating their home with Masters-themed gear — think green flags, golf-themed pillows, and even special “Masters sheets” that the kids know not to touch.
While guests enjoy the high-end home, the Boykins pack up and hit the road in their RV with their kids, dog, and cat for a spring break adventure — this year visiting an equestrian center with scenic walking trails. 🐾🚐
💻 Whitney even went viral on TikTok with a video tour of their ready-for-rent home — racking up 1.4 million views!
👀 “They’re not spending a lot of time in our home,” Whitney said. “And they actually treat our stuff better than we do!”
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 Masters Rental Boom
The Boykins are just one of hundreds of homeowners in South Carolina and Georgia cashing in during tournament week. The “Augusta Rule” — a real tax regulation — allows locals to rent their homes tax-free for up to 14 days a year, making it a no-brainer for savvy property owners. 📈📜
According to realtor Angelenna Grant-Ashanti, the rule protects and empowers Augusta-area residents who host guests during this globally watched golf spectacle.
So next April, while golf pros chase green jackets, savvy locals like the Boykins are banking big — proving that sometimes, renting your house can be a hole-in-one! 🏌️🏆💸
Hundreds of homeowners in South Carolina and Georgia offer their homes to rent for the Masters every year
SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL