I travel to KC quite a bit for work and have played a couple courses. Haven’t played IHCC yet, but have played Kansas City CC a number of times and quite liked it, although I haven’t been back since Tom Watson reworked a couple holes (#4 and #5 I think). From what my KCCC host tells me, IHCC is considered the #2 course behind KCCC, and plays over similar terrain… maybe a little less rolling. I would call KCCC a Doak 7 (worth checking out if your within 100 miles), so maybe IHCC is a 6 (a very good course, definitely worth game if you’re in town).
Now on to the BBQ topic… Joe’s Kansas City (f/k/a Oklahoma Joe’s) is super good. But the lines can be insane! So, favorable alternatives include Rosedale (not too far from Joe’s) or nearer to IHCC and KCCC are RJ’s and Gates (State Line location). Good brew/BBQ pub option in Westport neighborhood is Q39 for a more upscale version. I’d stay away from Jack Stack’s… that’s like going to Pat’s or Gino’s for a Cheesesteak.
But, my fave is Smokebox near the airport. Great Burnt Ends and Sausage (which they cut thin… almost like a cold cut)! It’s just off I29, so it’s easy to pop-in a grab an on-board-meal to make your seat-mates salivate w/ envy.