Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card in Hua Hin after a tense playoff. Other German players miss 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 tour cards — including Germany’s Marc Hammer. After five intense days, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the final Q-School rankings. The left-hander impressed again on the final day with a 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). Finishing at 16-under-par overall, the 25-year-old claimed first place and secured his Asian Tour card in dominant fashion.
A milestone in Lin Yuxin’s pro career
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. A two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner (2017, 2019), he played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Struggles on the greens, which he described as mostly “mental,” had held him back. “I played well all season, but had putting issues 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 lots 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, delivering consistent rounds (70–67–65–66) before stumbling with a 72 on the final day, including four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par. Canada’s Henry Lee took third at 14-under.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour ticket in playoff
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. The playoff extended over five holes, with eight players ultimately earning their Asian Tour cards — among them, Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, closing with a 70 (-2) on the final day to complement earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. Hammer, who has prior experience on the DP World Tour, proved his competitiveness last season with three top-10 finishes.
Other German participants at the Asian Tour Q-School failed to secure a card. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed the cut after round four.