Marc Hammer earns Asian Tour card in dramatic Q-School playoff

Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card after a tense playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans 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—among them Germany’s Marc Hammer. After five intense days, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, finishing at 16-under-par and leading 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).

Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin

Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in his promising professional career. A two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner (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. 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,” Yuxin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and now my game feels solid again.” He added, “It’s been a tough journey with highs and lows. 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, finishing second at 15-under-par after rounds of 70–67–65–66, though a final-round 72 with four bogeys cost him the top spot. Canada’s Henry Lee claimed third place at 14-under-par.

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Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour ticket in playoff

The battle for the final tour cards came down to a dramatic playoff. Twelve players tied for 28th at five-under-par competed for the remaining eight spots. After five playoff holes, eight players emerged victorious—including Germany’s Marc Hammer. The 27-year-old from Sandhausen delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, closing with a 70 (-2) to complement earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70. Hammer, who has previous experience on the DP World Tour and secured three top-10 finishes last season, now adds the Asian Tour to his resume.

Other German participants—Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118)—failed to make the cut after the fourth round.