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, concluded with 35 players earning their Asian Tour cards. Among them was German golfer Marc Hammer, who clinched his spot after a tense five-hole playoff. Leading the field was China’s Lin Yuxin, who delivered a stellar performance over five rounds to top the leaderboard.
Lin Yuxin tops Asian Tour Q-School
Left-hander Lin Yuxin impressed throughout the week, finishing with rounds of 68–67–70–67–67 for a total of 16-under-par. The 25-year-old’s victory marks a major milestone in his professional career. A two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (2017, 2019), Yuxin played college golf at the University of Florida before turning pro in 2023. He has since competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Speaking about his putting struggles, Yuxin said, “I played well all season but had issues with the putter, especially in the summer. I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, finishing second at 15-under-par after rounds of 70–67–65–66–72. Canada’s Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer earns Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards came down to a playoff involving twelve players tied at five-under-par for 28th place. After five holes, eight players emerged with cards, including Germany’s Marc Hammer. The 27-year-old from Sandhausen delivered consistent rounds of 71–67–72–70–70 and showed composure under pressure to secure his spot. Hammer, who has previously competed on the DP World Tour and recorded three top-10 finishes last season, now adds the Asian Tour to his résumé.
Other German participants, including Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118), failed to make the cut after the fourth round.