Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other German players 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, finishing as the Q-School medalist. The left-hander impressed with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). With a total score of 16-under-par, the 25-year-old secured his card in dominant fashion.
A milestone in Lin Yuxin’s pro career
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. A two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (2017, 2019), he played collegiate golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and select Korn Ferry Tour events. Yuxin has struggled with putting, which he attributes largely to mental challenges. “I played well all season, but especially in the summer I had issues with the putter,” he said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good for a while now.” 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 very valuable experience.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, posting consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before stumbling slightly with a final-round 72 that included four bogeys. He finished solo second at 15-under-par. Canadian Henry Lee claimed third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour ticket in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff. Twelve players tied for 28th at five-under-par, competing for the last eight available spots. The playoff stretched across five holes, ultimately awarding cards to eight players — including Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the week, finishing with a 70 (-2) on the final day and earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. Hammer, who has prior experience on the DP World Tour, demonstrated his competitive edge 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 missed out on securing a tour card.