LIAM BOND GAINS PASS MARKS IN 16TH Q SCHOOL ATTEMPT

Ian Woosnam is reputed to have taken seven attempts at the European Tour School before he graduated to a career that would take him to Ryder Cup honours as player and a captain, and also victory in the US Masters.
But Woosie's "record" has been eclpised this year by Welshman Liam Bond (pictured).
He will be battling with the likes of world No 1 Lee Westwood and 2010 major winners Graeme McDowell and Martin Kaymer over the next 12 months after securing his place in the 2011 European Tour – for the first time.
The 40-year-old Marriott St Pierre player finally gained pass marks on his 16th visit to Tour School, secured himself an early Christmas present after finishing in a share of sixth place after six rounds at the PGA Catalunya Resort in Girona.
Bond, winner of the Ryder Cup Wales Welsh Open PGA Professional Championship in 2006, finished with an aggregate 14-under-par – seven shots behind the winner Simon Wakefield.
The Chepstow-based player, who finished 116th on the Challenge Tour rankings last year but had a career-high of 31 in 2007, also earned more than £4,700 for his efforts in Spain.