Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans 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 earn their Asian Tour cards — including German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the Q-School field. The left-hander closed with a 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). At 16-under-par overall, the 25-year-old comfortably secured his Asian Tour card.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Lin’s victory marks a significant step in his professional career. A two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner (2017, 2019), he played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning pro in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting issues, which he described as mostly “mental,” had held him back. “I played well all season but struggled with the putter, especially in the summer,” said Yuxin. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since.” He added, “It’s been tough with 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 rounds of 70–67–65–66, though a final-round 72 with four bogeys cost him the lead. Canadian Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final Tour cards was especially dramatic. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) entered a playoff for the last eight spots. After five playoff holes, eight players emerged with cards — among them Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, closing with a 70 (-2) and building on earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. His efforts were rewarded with a coveted Asian Tour card. Hammer has prior experience on the DP World Tour, where he posted three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants failed to make the cut after round four. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed out on qualification.