Marc Hammer secures 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. 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 field. The left-hander impressed with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67).
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Lin’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), Lin played college golf at the University of Florida before turning professional in 2023. He has since competed on the PGA Tour Americas and select Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting issues, which he described as mostly mental, had previously held him back. “I played well all season but struggled with my putter, especially in the summer,” Lin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt much better since then.” 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 valuable experience.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, finishing second at 15-under-par after a final-round 72 that included four bogeys. Canadian Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card 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 cards. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately earning their spot on the Tour. Among them was Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Germany. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, finishing with a final-round 70 (-2) and previous rounds of 71–67–72–70. His consistency paid off with a coveted Asian Tour card. Hammer has prior experience on the DP World Tour, where he recorded three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants, including Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118), failed to make the cut after the fourth round.