Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card at Q-School in Hua Hin after a playoff. Other Germans miss the cut after round four.
The final stage of the Asian Tour Qualifying School (Q-School) at the Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, concluded with 35 players earning their tour cards—including Germany’s Marc Hammer. After five intense days, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the qualification list for the Asian Tour. The left-hander impressed with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). Finishing at 16-under-par, the 25-year-old claimed the top spot and his place on the Asian Tour.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. A two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner (2017, 2019), he played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning pro in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and select Korn Ferry Tour events. Yuxin described his past putting struggles as mostly mental: “I played well all season but had issues with the putter, especially in the summer. 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 (70–67–65–66) before slipping 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 ticket in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) competed for the last eight spots. The playoff stretched over five holes, with eight players ultimately securing their Asian Tour cards. Among them was Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, closing with a 70 (-2) and building on his earlier rounds (71–67–72–70). Hammer, who already has DP World Tour experience and three top-10 finishes last season, now adds the Asian Tour to his resume.
Other German participants—Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118)—missed the cut after the fourth round.