Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card via playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other German players miss the cut after round four.
At the Final Stage of the Asian Tour Qualifying School (Q-School), held across four courses at the Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, 35 players earned their Asian Tour cards — including German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the Q-School field. The left-hander impressed again on the final day with a 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). Finishing at 16-under-par, the 25-year-old claimed first place and comfortably secured his Asian Tour card.
A milestone in Lin Yuxin’s professional career
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 select Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting struggles, which he described as mostly “mental,” had previously held him back. “I played well all season, but especially in the summer I had issues with the putter. I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since,” Yuxin explained. “It’s been tough, with lots of ups and downs. Honestly, I just had to stay patient. I’ve learned a lot since turning pro — it’s been a very valuable experience.”
Yuxin was closely followed by India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya, who posted consistent scores over the first four rounds (70–67–65–66) but stumbled on the final day with a 72 and four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par. Canadian Henry Lee took third at 14-under.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour ticket in dramatic playoff
The middle of the leaderboard saw high drama as the final Asian Tour cards were decided in a playoff. Twelve players tied at five-under-par for 28th place battled for the remaining eight cards. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately prevailing — 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), adding to his previous rounds of 71–67–72–70. His consistency paid off with a coveted Asian Tour card. Hammer already has experience on the DP World Tour, where he recorded three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants at the Asian Tour Q-School failed to secure their cards. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed the cut after the fourth round.