Ranked 33rd in the world and still on course for a Ryder Cup debut this September, Victor Perez has drifted to a big price following a disappointing missed cut in the Masters. But prior to that, he followed ninth place at The Players with a run to the semi-finals of the Match Play, and the courses which hosted those events are both designed by Pete Dye, who is responsible for Kiawah Island. Seeded fifth, Dolan and Gurney were up against it early as the teams traded the first six legs before drama ensured. Averaging almost 90 throughout, Hong Kong seized their chance with the first break of throw for a 4-3 lead. Britain's Lizzie Deignan rode to a landmark victory in the inaugural Paris Roubaix Femmes as rain, mud and crashes made it a memorable debut for the world's best female riders over the infamous cobbled course on Saturday. When Van Bronckhorst's appointment was made, Wilson said: "Gio has been part of a long list of managers we have been tracking for a period of time to ensure we are always ready."