He didn't play as well the following year and had to go through qualifying school to retain his card.

He comfortably retained his card by finishing 65th on the money list.

He made only 13 cuts in 25 starts and failed to retain his card for 2013.

He finished 64th on the money list to retain his card for 2009.

He has played several seasons on the tour, but never made enough money in a season to retain his card, until 2010.

A 21st place finish moved him up to 118th and he retained his card for 2009.

He finished 124th on the money list, just good enough to retain his card.

He struggled for the remainder of the season, however, and failed to retain his card.

It was the first time he had retained his card automatically since 2008.

If Smith does retain his card, it will only add to a special year.