Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a five-hole playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans miss the cut.
The final stage of the Asian Tour Qualifying School (Q-School) at Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, concluded with 35 players earning their Asian Tour cards. Among them was German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the Q-School field. The left-hander impressed with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from previous rounds (68–67–70–67). Finishing at 16-under-par, the 25-year-old comfortably secured his Asian Tour card.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. He won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in 2017 and 2019 and played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Struggles on the greens, which he described as mostly “mental,” had held him back. “I played well all season but had putting issues, especially in the summer,” Yuxin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since.” He added, “It’s been tough with many ups and downs. Honestly, I just had to stay patient. I’ve learned a lot since turning pro—it’s been a valuable experience.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, delivering consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before stumbling with a 72 on the final day, finishing at 15-under-par. Canadian Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final Tour cards was especially dramatic. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) entered a playoff for the remaining eight spots. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately emerging successful—including Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, finishing the final round with a 70 (-2), following earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. Hammer, who has experience on the DP World Tour, proved his competitiveness last season with three top-10 finishes.
Other German participants at the Asian Tour Q-School failed to make the cut after the fourth round. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed out on securing a Tour card.