Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card in Hua Hin after a playoff. Other German players 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, saw 35 players earn 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 rankings. 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 comfortably secured his place on the Asian Tour.
A milestone in 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 in select Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting issues, which he described as mainly “mental,” had held him back. “I played well all season but struggled with the putter, 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 very valuable experience.”
Yuxin was closely followed by India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya, who posted consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before stumbling with a 72 on the final day, including four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par. Canadian Henry Lee claimed third place at 14-under.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour ticket in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards was especially dramatic, with 12 players tied at five-under-par for 28th place, forcing a playoff for the remaining eight spots. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately securing their Asian Tour cards — among them Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, finishing with a 70 (-2) on the final day, following rounds of 71–67–72–70. His consistency paid off with a coveted tour card. Hammer has prior 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 make the cut after the fourth round. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed out on qualification.