GOLF lovers at the Troon Open will be able to enjoy more of the atmosphere of the tournament with Cheeky Charlies opening longer. 

The Troon pub will open for an extra hour until 3.30am each night from July 10 until July 17 in a bid to help to help the town celebrate and accommodate visitors to the town during the championship.

Cheeky Charlies already runs from 10.30am until 1am from Monday to Wednesdays and from 12pm until 2.30am from Thursday to Sunday.

The licensing panel has agreed to extend its opening hours for the the national event which is the 145th event where the worlds' greatest golfers will gather to do battle for the famous Claret Jug on the West Coast of Scotland over one of the country's finest links courses.