Sutton, a two-time Walker Cup player, is a well-respected figure in American golf, and until being awarded the Ryder Cup captaincy sat on the PGA Tour Policy Board.

BBC: SPORT | Golf | Hal Sutton

As for the World Cup being a hit financially after the problems of 2000, well, again we'll have to wait and see.

BBC: Jon Wilkin column

But Rio along with the rest of Brazil has benefited from the oil discoveries off Brazil's coastline, as well as the country being named to host the Olympics and soccer's 2014 World Cup.

WSJ: Trump-Branded Rio Project Faces Test

The festival is always well attended but organisers are taking no chances this year with a giant screen being erected to broadcast the FA Cup Final to racegoers.

BBC: Flat Classics begin