The Official 'Double P' Blog

It's oft been said that one man's misfortune can be another man's gain. Such is the case for Luke Donald and Pat Perez.

Three weeks ago Donald felt a 'pop' in his wrist on the 15th tee of the final round of the U.S. Open and has been sidelined since. His hiatus will continue into next week's British Open and beyond, opening the door for Perez - the first alternate, thanks to his climb in the World Rankings.

Perez jumped to 51st this week after T12th finish at last weeks AT&T National.

No stranger to injury, Perez missed the latter half of the 2006 season with tendinitis (elbow), opening the door for several others to play in his absence a few years back. This time around, the golf gods appear to be smiling on Perez, guaranteeing him a spot next week.

As first alternate, Perez was headed across the pond regardless. Today's news just makes it official that he'll be teeing it up at Royal Birkdale next week.

Congrats to PP and a speedy recovery to Luke Donald.