Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other German players miss 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, saw 35 players earn their Asian Tour cards — including Germany’s 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 with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). With a total score of 16-under-par, the 25-year-old claimed first place and confidently secured his Asian Tour card.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
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 especially in the summer I struggled with the putter,” Yuxin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good for a while now.” 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 in the first four rounds (70–67–65–66) but faltered on the final day with a 72 and four bogeys. He finished second at 15-under-par, just one shot behind Yuxin. Canada’s Henry Lee took third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card 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 from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament and closed with a 70 (-2), adding to his earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. Hammer, who has experience on the DP World Tour, showcased his competitiveness last season with three top-10 finishes.
Other German participants 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 securing a tour card.