A new operator is set to take over at the Avalon Golf Course in Warren. 

Scott Karabin,  PGA Head Professional at Old Avalon,  has signed a contract with the course for the next five years and is excited to start making improvements. 

The courses current operator's lease expires at the end of the year, after which Carabin will take over. 

Karabin is excited about the opportunity to make his impact after initially applying for the position five years ago.

Warren City Council says the previous operator still owes Avalon about 12 thousand dollars for improvements that desperately need to be done. They'll pay half this year and the other half next year.