Ernie Els looks to be facing a race against time to get back for the Irish Open

Ernie Els is a doubt for the Irish Open.

The golfing legend has had to pull out of the Wells Fargo tournament in the USA with a strained back and, with just two weeks to go before the Irish Open, there's a worry if he'll make it back in time. The extent of Els' injury is as of yet unknown but the South African will face a race against time if he's to line out next to Rory McIlroy and co on May 28. The tournament, taking place in Royal County Down, is already expecting a number of big names to contest the prize but Els' revelation that he's been affected ahead of this weekend is a cause for concern. https://twitter.com/TheBig_Easy/status/598556549393608704