Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card in Hua Hin after a playoff. Other German players fail to make 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 cards for the Asian Tour. Among them was German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, finishing at 16-under-par to lead the Q-School graduates. The left-hander impressed with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67).
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in his professional career. A two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner (2017, 2019) and former University of Florida standout, Yuxin turned professional in 2023. He has since competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting woes, which he described as mostly “mental,” had previously held him back. “I played well all season but struggled with the putter, especially in the summer,” Yuxin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since.” He added, “It’s been tough with a lot 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, finishing second at 15-under-par after a final-round 72 that included four bogeys. Canadian Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer prevails in playoff to claim Asian Tour card
The battle for the final tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) competed for the last eight spots. After five playoff holes, eight players emerged with Asian Tour cards, including Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the event, finishing with a final-round 70 (-2) and previous rounds of 71–67–72–70. Hammer, who has prior experience on the DP World Tour, showcased his competitiveness last season with three top-10 finishes.
Other German participants at the Asian Tour Q-School failed to secure their cards. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed the cut after the fourth round.