$100K-per-week rental homes in Hamptons are empty ahead of US Open golf tournament

Nypost · May 13, 2026 · 645 words · By Ariel Zilber

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$100K-per-week rental homes in Hamptons are empty ahead of US Open golf tournament Hamptons homeowners hoping to cash in on deep-pocketed golf fans during next month’s US Open are discovering that $100,000-a-week rental dreams may have overshot.

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Why it matters

Rental prices across the ritzy beach enclave are slipping ahead of the June 18-21 tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club as inventory piles up and demand falls short of expectations, as Bloomberg News first reported.

Common ground

Average nightly rates during the championship rounds are down 2.5% from the same period last year to $1,106, according to data from vacation rental analytics firm AirDNA cited by Bloomberg.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Available listings are up 17.5% year over year.”

SINGLE SOURCE

While the general topic of rentals is present in search results, the specific figure of '17.5% increase in available listings' is not explicitly found in the provided evidence snippets, though it likely originates from the same Bloomberg/AirDNA report as other claims.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hampton NH Rental Listings. Special offers. 77 rentals available. Sort: Recommended. $2,700+/moFees may apply.
https://www.zillow.com/hampton-nh/rentals/

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web search NEUTRAL — In the past year, the average rent price in Hampton Bays, NY has increased by $5,000. That means the average rent is 25% higher than last year.Show listings that are available before or on this date.
https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/Hampton_Bays,NY/

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web search NEUTRAL — Bookings made year-to-date for the peak season increased 68% year-over-year, representing renters’ eagerness to return to normalcy in the wake of a full year of quarantine. The average rate per night …
https://behindthehedges.com/market-update-the-effect-of-covi…

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Claim 2: “There’s 150 rentals for $100,000 in Sag Harbor.”

CORROBORATED

Bloomberg explicitly quotes that 'There’s 150 rentals for $100,000 in Sag Harbor'.

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web search NEUTRAL — “There’s 150 rentals for $100,000 in Sag Harbor. There’s a delusion that you’re sitting on a lottery ticket and it’s just not coming.” Even Southampton has seen rental prices stay roughly flat at an a…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-13/us-open-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — Search 17 Single Family Homes For Rent with 8 Bedroom in Sag Harbor, New York and nearby areas. Explore rentals by neighborhoods, schools, local guides and more on Trulia!
https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/Sag_Harbor,NY/8p_beds/SINGLE…

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web search NEUTRAL — House in Sag Harbor, NY. Rendered Server Side.$35,000. Median rent, monthly change.
https://hotpads.com/sag-harbor-ny/1-bedroom-houses-for-rent

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Claim 3: “The FIFA World Cup, which kicks off this summer across North America, has seen weaker-than-expected demand for hotels and short-term rentals in host cities.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was provided in the search results regarding FIFA World Cup hotel or rental demand in North American host cities.

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Claim 4: “Average nightly rates during the championship rounds are down 2.5% from the same period last year to $1,106, according to data from vacation rental analytics firm AirDNA”

CORROBORATED

Bloomberg explicitly cites AirDNA data stating that average nightly rates during the championship rounds (June 18-21) are down 2.5% from the same period last year to $1,106.

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Claim 5: “One seven-bedroom Southampton estate on nearly two acres hit the market seeking a jaw-dropping $200,000 for a short-term US Open stay.”

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Both MSN and another web search result explicitly mention a seven-bedroom Southampton estate on nearly two acres listed for $200,000 for a short-term US Open stay.

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web search NEUTRAL — Wikipedia:CHECKWIKI/WPC 111 dump provides a list of Wikipedia articles with specific issues for editors to review and correct inaccuracies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:CHECKWIKI/WPC_111_du…

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web search NEUTRAL — One seven-bedroom Southampton estate on nearly two acres hit the market seeking a jaw-dropping $200,000 for a short-term US Open stay.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/business/100k-per-week-rental-…

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web search NEUTRAL — One seven-bedroom estate on nearly two acres in Southampton was listed for $200,000 for a short-term stay during the US Open.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/golf/hamptons-home-rentals-…

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Claim 6: “Some landlords farther east in Sag Harbor have been asking $100,000 or more for a single tournament week”

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Bloomberg reports that there are rentals for $100,000 in Sag Harbor, and other search results mention '$100K-per-week rental homes in Hamptons still empty'.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 US Open main draw is scheduled to go ahead between August 24 - September 13. Look out for highlights, extended highlights, full matches, press conferences, on-court interviews, hot shots, com…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbboag48Qlr78zzz6SkzkQ

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web search NEUTRAL — Play the online guessing game Higher or Lower with your favorite YouTubers, Twitch streamers and Stars. Guess which country is bigger, who has more money or which item is heavier!
https://moreorless.io/

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Claim 7: “Rental prices across the ritzy beach enclave are slipping ahead of the June 18-21 tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club”

CORROBORATED

Bloomberg reports that average nightly rates are down 2.5% from last year for the June 18-21 period at Shinnecock Hills. This is corroborated by the context of other search results discussing empty high-priced rentals ahead of the event.

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web search NEUTRAL — Golf tournament held in the United States. This article is about the men's golf tournament.It is staged by the United States Golf Association (USGA) in mid-June, scheduled so that, if there are no wea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Open_(golf)

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web search NEUTRAL — The Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.The average nightly rate in the Hamptons is $1,106 during the championship rounds from June 18-21, according to vacation rental analytics firm A…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-13/us-open-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — Shinnecock Hills Golf Club • Southampton, N.Y. • June 18 - 21, 2026. U.S. Open logo showing the trophy next to text saying "USOPEN".Did You Know? Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is one of the 5 founding cl…
https://www.usopen.com/

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Claim 8: “In nearby Southampton... rentals range from $233 per night to as much as $7,376 for sprawling luxury homes, according to AirDNA.”

CORROBORATED

Bloomberg reports that rental prices in Southampton range from $233 to $7,376 per night, citing AirDNA.

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web search NEUTRAL — AirDNA tracks 10M+ Airbnb and Vrbo rentals across 120K markets. The original STR data platform since 2015, trusted by 1.3M+ users. Start exploring free.
https://www.airdna.co/

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web search NEUTRAL — In Hampton Bays, travelers can rent a studio apartment for as little as $154 per night and spend as much as $5,325 for a six-bedroom villa, while prices in Southampton, the tournament’s host town, ran…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-13/us-open-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — United States rentals. Search apartments for rent.1,221,773 rentals available. Sort: Recommended. $1,695+ 1 bd. Total monthly price. Waterside at Pepper Hall | 91 Wiltons Way, Okatie, SC.
https://www.zillow.com/us/apartments/

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Claim 9: “Booking revenue for the full Memorial Day-to-Labor Day stretch is projected to climb nearly 11% from last year to roughly $121 million.”

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Claim 10: “Homeowners are also trying to capitalize on a recent rule change tied to the US Open that reduced the minimum rental stay from two weeks to just three days”

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Claim 11: “In Hampton Bays... travelers can still snag a studio apartment for as little as $154 a night, while larger six-bedroom villas top out around $5,325.”

CORROBORATED

Bloomberg reports that in Hampton Bays, studio apartments can be rented for as little as $154 per night and six-bedroom villas for as much as $5,325.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hampton[a] is an independent city in Virginia, United States. The population was 137,148 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-most populous city in Virginia. [6] Hampton is included in the Hampto…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton,_Virginia

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web search NEUTRAL — Book Hampton by Hilton and enjoy free hot breakfast and WiFi, always included. Perfect for business travel or family travel. And you can even bring your pet at select pet-friendly hotels.
https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hampton-by-hilton/

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web search NEUTRAL — Get away to a Seattle hotel that offers spacious suites and easy access to the city's top businesses and attractions.
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/seadthx-hampton-suites-seat…

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Claim 12: “Average nightly summer rates for July and August still range from $903 in Hampton Bays to $1,730 in Southampton, according to AirDNA.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was provided in the search results regarding the specific average nightly summer rates for July and August in Hampton Bays ($903) or Southampton ($1,730).

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.