An executive course is certainly a way to help the novice discover the joy of golf. Another way which I think is brilliant is the "Midnight Golf" practice facility that our resident genius Mr. Doak designed in Detroit.
http://www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel/article/0,28136,1967328,00.html Regarding Mr. Moore's comments about #3 course I'll have to disagree. I find it to be an interesting layout with mostly very good green complexes - some pretty damn close to first rate. Some holes are better that others of course, but I would not characterize any of them as screwy. Here is what Crenshaw said about #3:
"I just don't think people understand how good those holes are. They're filled with interest. "
The problem with #3 is that they cram packed a bunch of houses and condos right on the fairway. They had to alter the teeing areas as well - shortening todays 8th and 15th holes, for example. As it originally was it would be a course you would definitely want to play. As it is today I would say it is worthy of a round if you have an opening in your golf schedule.
Here is the 7th hole. Looks like a classical Ross par-3 to me.
The original 8th tee was just about where that house on the left is.