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 — including Germany’s Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading 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). With a total of 16-under-par, the 25-year-old claimed first place and comfortably secured his Asian Tour card.
A milestone in Lin Yuxin’s pro career
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded 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. Struggles on the greens, which he described as mostly “mental,” had previously held him back. “I played well all season, but had putting issues, especially in the summer,” Yuxin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good lately.” He added, “It was 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.”
Yuxin was closely followed by India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya, who posted consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before slipping with a 72 on the final day, including four bogeys. He finished 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 playoff
The battle for the final tour cards was especially tense, with twelve players tied at five-under-par in 28th place. Only eight cards remained, leading to a five-hole playoff. In the end, eight players emerged with tour cards — among them Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, finishing the final round with a 70 (-2), building on his earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. His efforts were rewarded with the coveted Asian Tour card. Hammer has previous experience on the DP World Tour, where he recorded three top-10 finishes last season.
The 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 qualification.