Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a tense 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 Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, concluded with 35 players earning their tour cards—including Germany’s Marc Hammer. After five intense days, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, finishing at 16-under-par and leading the Q-School field. The left-hander closed with a 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from previous rounds (68–67–70–67).
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. A two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion (2017, 2019) and former University of Florida standout, Yuxin turned professional in 2023 and has since competed on the PGA Tour Americas and select Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting issues—largely mental, according to Yuxin—had hindered his progress. “I played well all season but struggled with the putter, especially in summer,” he said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since. It’s been tough, with ups and downs, but 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 with four bogeys. Canada’s Henry Lee took third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards came down to a playoff, as 12 players tied at five-under-par for 28th place. Only eight cards remained, and after five playoff holes, eight players emerged with their tickets to the Asian Tour—including Germany’s Marc Hammer. The 27-year-old from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg, delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, finishing with a 70 (-2) on the final day and carding rounds of 71–67–72–70 overall. Hammer has previous experience on the DP World Tour, where he recorded three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants—Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118)—failed to make the cut after round four.