I rented out my home for the Masters in Augusta… and it paid our mortgage for a year

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