Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card at Q-School in Hua Hin after a dramatic five-hole playoff.
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. Among them was German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, finishing at 16-under-par to lead the 2025 Q-School graduates. The left-hander posted rounds of 68–67–70–67–67, showcasing consistent form throughout the tournament.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Lin’s victory marks a significant milestone in his professional career. A two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (2017, 2019), Lin played college golf at the University of Florida before turning professional in 2023. He has since competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting woes, which he described as mostly mental, had held him back. “I played well all season but struggled with the putter, especially in the summer,” Lin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since. It’s been a journey with ups and downs, but I’ve learned a lot since turning pro.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, finishing second at 15-under-par after rounds of 70–67–65–66–72. A final-round 72 with four bogeys cost him a chance at the top spot. Canadian Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final Asian Tour cards came down to a tense playoff. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) competed for the last eight spots. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately earning their cards. Among them was Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the week, finishing with rounds of 71–67–72–70–70. His consistency paid off with a coveted Asian Tour card. Hammer has previous experience on the DP World Tour, where he posted three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants—Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118)—missed the cut after the fourth round and did not advance.