Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a tense playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans miss the cut.
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 and led the list of qualifiers. 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 secured his place on the Asian Tour.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Yuxin’s victory marks a major milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. A two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (2017, 2019), he played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, Yuxin has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and select 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,” he said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since.” Reflecting on his journey, 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.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, delivering consistent rounds (70–67–65–66) before slipping with a 72 on the final day, including four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par. Canadian Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in dramatic playoff
The battle for the final tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff, with twelve players tied at five-under-par for the 28th spot. Only eight cards remained, and the playoff extended over five holes. Among the successful players was Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, finishing with a final-round 70 (-2) and earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. His consistency paid off as he earned his place on the Asian Tour. 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)—failed to make the cut after the fourth round.