In this week’s episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Alex Perry tells co-host Matt Chivers that questionable scheduling has seen the core of Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup team skip the Italian Open. Elsewhere, LIV Golf’s Phil Mickelson has been heavily involved in the criticism of the Official World Golf Rankings again this week - though he perhaps has an ulterior motive - while Rory McIlroy’s back in action and we want answers. There’s all this and a whole lot more to enjoy over the next 40 minutes or so, so let’s dive right in...