Sergio Garcia and Ernie Els have been confirmed for the Irish Open this summer.

World number one Rory McIlory, whose foundation is hosting the tournament, has just tweeted to confirm that the two men will compete at Royal County Down with the event teeing off on May 28th.

Delighted to announce two new additions to the 2015 Irish Open at RCD @TheSergioGarcia & @TheBig_Easy #makinghistory pic.twitter.com/x1Nlt9TAyD

— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) February 17, 2015

Rickie Fowler is among those who had peviously confirmed their participation.