Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans 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 — including German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard and led the 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, the 25-year-old comfortably secured his Asian Tour card.
A milestone in Yuxin’s professional career
Yuxin’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 college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and in select 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,” Yuxin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good again recently.” 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.”
Yuxin was closely followed by India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya, who posted consistent scores over the first four rounds (70–67–65–66) but stumbled with a 72 and four bogeys on the final day. He finished second at 15-under-par, just one shot behind. Canada’s Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour ticket in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards intensified in the middle of the leaderboard, where a playoff was required to determine the last eight spots. Twelve players tied at five-under-par in 28th place competed in a five-hole playoff. Ultimately, eight players emerged with Asian Tour cards, including Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the event, finishing the final round with a 70 (-2), following earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. His consistent play earned him a coveted spot on the Asian Tour. Hammer has prior experience on the DP World Tour, where he recorded three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants at the Asian Tour Q-School were unable to secure a tour card. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed the