According to the NEC electrical code the bonding wire loop is not a grounding wire. It simply keeps all electrical and metal components at the same electrical potential to avoid a "difference of potential" that could cause a shock.
The only connection to ground would be threw the circuitry where the bonding screw attaches to the pump motor.
The ground rod and connection to the sub-panel is a separate connection required for a sub-panel wired from a main feeder panel.
Just remember that proper bonding and grounding are two separate requirements for pools.
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