Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a dramatic playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans miss the cut.
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 earn their Asian Tour cards—among them Germany’s Marc Hammer. After five intense days, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, claiming the top spot in the Q-School rankings. 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 secured his Asian Tour card in dominant fashion.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
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 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—largely mental, according to Yuxin—had held him back. “I played well all season but struggled with the putter, especially in the summer,” 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 valuable experience.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, delivering consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before stumbling with a 72 on the final day, including four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par. Canada’s Henry Lee claimed third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final Tour cards was especially tense, as twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) entered a playoff for the remaining eight spots. The playoff stretched over five holes before eight players emerged victorious—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) after earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. His consistency paid off with a coveted Asian Tour card. Hammer has previous experience on the DP World Tour, where he posted 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 (T118) all missed out on securing a Tour card.