Marc Hammer clinches his Asian Tour card in Hua Hin after a tense playoff. Other German players miss the cut after round four.
The final stage of the Asian Tour Qualifying School (Q-School) at the Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, saw 35 players secure their cards for the Asian Tour. Among them was German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the final Q-School standings. The left-hander impressed again on the final day with a 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). With a total of 16-under-par, the 25-year-old claimed first place and confidently secured his Asian Tour card.
A milestone in Lin Yuxin’s professional career
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly touted golfer. He won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in 2017 and 2019 and played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting issues, which he describes as mostly mental, had previously held him back. “I played well all season but struggled with the putter, especially in the summer,” Yuxin 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 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 very valuable experience.”
Yuxin was closely followed by India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya, who posted consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before stumbling on the final day with a 72 and four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par, just one shot behind Yuxin. Canada’s Henry Lee took third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer earns Asian Tour ticket in dramatic playoff
The battle for the final Asian Tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) competed for the remaining eight spots. The playoff stretched over five holes, with eight players ultimately securing their cards. Among them was Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, closing with a 70 (-2) on the final day. His earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70 reflected solid play, earning him a well-deserved spot on the Asian Tour. Hammer has prior 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 make the cut after the fourth round. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer