Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a dramatic 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 — including German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the Q-School field. The left-hander impressed again on the final day 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 first place and secured his spot on the Asian Tour.
A milestone in Lin Yuxin’s professional journey
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 collegiate 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. Struggles on the greens, which he described as mostly \”mental,\” had previously held him back. \”I played well all season but had putting issues, especially during the summer. I worked hard on that in October and November, and my game has felt good since,\” Yuxin said. He added, \”It’s been tough, with a lot 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 slipping with a 72 and four bogeys on the final day. He finished at 15-under-par, just one stroke behind Yuxin. Canadian Henry Lee claimed third place at 14-under.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final Tour cards was particularly tense in the middle of the leaderboard. Twelve players tied at five-under-par in 28th place entered a playoff for the remaining eight cards. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately earning their place on the Asian Tour — including Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, finishing the final round with a 70 (-2), building on his previous rounds of 71–67–72–70. His efforts were rewarded with the coveted Tour card. Hammer already has 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 secure their cards. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed the cut