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TRAVEL SoCal GOLF INSIDER continued from previous screen continued on the next page > stations" strategically placed along the course. And I never thought I would enjoy driving one mile between holes on any golf course, yet the gradual, serpentine climb from the fourth green to the mountain-top fifth teebox at Quivira was almost spiritual. It was a rollercoaster of a ride along meticulously hand-laid stone bridges and cartpaths -- past boulders and brush and towering cacti – leading to the most exhila- rating delay in golf. Yes, a welcome golf delay – an- other first for me. Upon reaching the summit, a lit- eral oasis in the desert appeared: "Cliff's Comfort Station," beckon- ing with panoramic views of the entire Quivira Los Cabos commu- nity below: the granite cliffs, sand dunes and rolling desert terrain surrounding the lush green golf course; the stunning ocean vistas extending to the horizon; and The Towers at Pacifica in the Pueblo Bonito Golf Resort rising above the beach in the distance. In the winter, it's the perfect perch for whale- watching, too. There also were tables and chairs so we could indulge in the break- fast burritos, pastries and cold bev- erages of choice. In Mexico, it is always time for a margarita -- or downing a shot before your next shot. Good thing No. 5 isn't the first hole; nobody would ever want to leave the comfort station to tee off. But the fifth and six holes hugging the scenic coastline – the first two of several signature holes at Quivira – are waiting to be conquered. Even so, if you want to linger, don't feel guilty. Take as long as you want. You can wave as many groups through as you like. I did so, willingly. "The comfort stations are there for food and drinks, and of course keeping our golfers hydrated, but they're also there to give people the sensation they are actually playing on vacation," said Antonio Rey- nante, Quivira's director of golf, who received his golf management degree at Professional Golfers Ca- reer College in Temecula while doing his SoCal "fairway research" at courses such as Pala Mesa, Menifee Lakes, Temeku Hills and The Golf Club at Rancho California. "Pace here is different. In Cabo, everything slows down, and that's OK. This isn't like playing a regular round back home and trying to play as fast as you can so you can get back home to your family...We Views of the coastline from the fifth green at Quivira Golf Club.