Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card in Hua Hin after a dramatic playoff. Other German players miss the cut after round four.
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 as the Q-School medalist. The left-hander impressed with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his consistent form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). At 16-under-par overall, the 25-year-old comfortably secured his Asian Tour card.
A milestone in Lin Yuxin’s professional career
Lin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. He previously won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in 2017 and 2019 and played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, Lin 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,” Lin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since.” He added, “It’s been tough, with many ups and downs. Honestly, I just had to stay patient. I’ve learned a lot since turning pro—it’s been a valuable experience.”
Lin was closely followed by India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya, who posted strong rounds of 70–67–65–66 before faltering on the final day with a 72 and four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par. Canadian Henry Lee took third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards was especially tense in the middle of the leaderboard. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) entered a playoff for the remaining eight spots. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately securing their cards. Among them was 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), adding to his earlier 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 at the Q-School—Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118)—missed the cut after the fourth round.