Marc Hammer clinches 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 — including Germany’s Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard and led the Q-School graduates. 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
Lin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. A two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner (2017, 2019), he played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, Lin has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. He cited putting struggles — mostly mental — as a challenge throughout the season. “I played well all year but had putting issues, 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 tough journey with ups and downs, but I’ve learned a lot since turning pro.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, delivering consistent rounds (70–67–65–66) before a final-round 72 with four bogeys dropped him to second at 15-under. Canada’s Henry Lee finished third at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer earns Asian Tour card in dramatic playoff
The battle for the final Asian Tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff. Twelve players tied for 28th at five-under-par competed for the remaining eight cards. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately securing their spots — including Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, closing with a 70 (-2) to complement earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. Hammer, who has prior experience on the DP World Tour, proved his competitiveness last season with three top-10 finishes.
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 fell short of qualification.