Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a five-hole playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans miss the cut.
The final stage of the Asian Tour Qualifying School (Q-School) took place at the Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, where 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, finishing at 16-under-par to lead the Q-School standings. The left-hander impressed with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his consistent form from previous rounds (68–67–70–67).
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Lin Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in his promising professional career. A two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner (2017, 2019), Yuxin played college golf at the University of Florida before turning pro in 2023. He has since competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Struggles on the greens, which he described as mostly mental, had hindered his progress. “I played well all season but had putting issues, especially in the summer. I worked hard on it in October and November, and now my game feels solid again,” Yuxin said. “It’s been tough with ups and downs, but I’ve learned a lot since turning pro—it’s been a valuable experience.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, finishing second at 15-under-par after rounds of 70–67–65–66, but stumbled with a final-round 72 that included four bogeys. Canadian Henry Lee claimed third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour ticket in playoff
The battle for the final Asian Tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff. Twelve players tied at five-under-par for 28th place 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 posted a final-round 70 (-2), adding to his steady performance throughout the tournament (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—Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118)—missed the cut after the fourth round and did not qualify for a tour card.