Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a tense playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans miss the cut.
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. Among them was German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the qualification list for the Asian Tour Q-School. The left-hander closed 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 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 winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (2017, 2019), he played collegiate 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. 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 lots of ups and downs. Honestly, I just had to stay patient. I’ve learned a lot since turning pro—it’s been a valuable experience.”
Yuxin was closely followed by India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya, who posted consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before faltering 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-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final available Tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff in the middle of the leaderboard. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) competed for the remaining eight spots. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately securing their cards—including Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, closing with a 70 (-2) after rounds of 71–67–72–70. With prior experience on the DP World Tour and three top-10 finishes last season, Hammer proved his competitive edge once again.
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.