Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card in Hua Hin after a playoff. Other German players missed the cut after Round 4.
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 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 and led the Q-School graduates. The left-hander delivered a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67), and finished at 16-under-par to claim the top spot and secure his Asian Tour card.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Lin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. He won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in 2017 and 2019 and played collegiate golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and select Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting issues, 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,” Lin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good again for a while now.” He added, “It’s been a tough journey 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, posting consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before stumbling with a 72 on the final day, including four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par. Canadian Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour ticket in playoff
The battle for the final Asian Tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff. Twelve players tied for 28th at five-under-par competed for the remaining eight spots. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately earning their cards — including Germany’s Marc Hammer. The 27-year-old from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg, delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament and closed with a 70 (-2), following rounds of 71–67–72–70. His consistency paid off with a coveted Asian Tour card. Hammer has previous experience on the DP World Tour, where he recorded three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants at the Asian Tour Q-School failed to make the cut after the fourth round. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed out on qualification.