A lifelong Alabamian, MARK FAGAN observed the negative aspects of his state's slow economic growth from the 1950s to the late '80s. But he also enjoyed the economic progress of the last three decades as the state began to act on its great potential. After earning undergraduate and doctorate degrees, he became a professor at Jacksonville State University, where for more than 32 years he researched and published on attracting retirees for economic development. He began promoting retirement development in Alabama in 1988 and helped create the Alabama Program to Attract Retirees. When the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) began investing in the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in 1990, Fagan conducted the economic impact projections and assisted in negotiations for some of the proposed sites. He collected information on the Trail's development for 22 years and then spent three years interviewing, reviewing documents, and compiling knowledge and illustrations. This book reports the why, who, when, what, and how of RSA's confident investment in Alabama. Now retired, Fagan lives with his wife, Pam, in Fairhope, Alabama, adjacent to one of the RSA golf complexes.
A beautiful coffee table book about the Robert Trent Jones Golf
Trail that also provides detail about RSA, its assets, and its
successes. You learn how each course was developed and perfected,
with amenities added to enhance the experience of the visitor.
Hundreds of full-color illustrations make this the perfect gift for
golf-playing dads!--Dave "Doc" Kirby "Book Bits"
If you plan to go, we highly suggest you get a copy of Mark Fagan's
book. The chapters are thoughtfully organized with highly,
easy-to-read, descriptions of each of the 11 sites.--Katharine
Dyson "writer for TravelGolf.com"
In 317 meticulously researched, beautifully photographed pages,
Fagan lays out the story of how a plan to raise money for state
pensions led to the world's largest single golf construction
project.--John Herr, speechwriter for George H. W. Bush and George
W. Bush
In 384 meticulously researched, beautifully photographed pages, Dr.
Mark Fagan lays out the story of how a plan to raise money for
state pensions led to the world's largest single golf construction
project.-- "Alabama NewsCenter"
This book is worthy of the dramatic history it recounts and is a
testament to all the people who worked so hard to create the
Trail.--David Bronner, CEO, Retirement Systems of Alabama
What an incredible effort! The detail is overwhelming. You have
credited everyone that had a role, big or small, in making the
Trail happen. Don't know how you did it! It has been a rewarding
time spent with the book. I never knew all that went on behind the
scenes.--Roger Rulewich, chief architect for Robert Trent Jones
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