While not as good as the holes to follow, I rather liked the opening 3 at Panmure. They each presented different challenges and worked well as an introduction to your round.
I never got to play the 8th with the mounds, but I would imagine the current hole is not as good. without them blocking your view the drive and approach are relatively open. I would have liked to have seen it where you're drive had to be hit to a specific spot to afford you a view of the green for your approach.
To me, the course ends after 13, maybe 14. The last 3 holes seemed repetitive and simply there to get back to the clubhouse. I would imagine if the course could end out at the far point it would be viewed much more favorably. As good as the middle hole are, your final walk to the clubhouse takes some of the wind out of your sails.