re: Resting/maintenance before an event?

For golf, I wouldn't change much.

Golf, the big physical demand is baseline fitness to make it around the course and explosiveness in a swing. That pales in comparison to powerlifting, oly lifting, football, etc.

Resting will lower your fitness level a bit. The greater recovery will enhance your ability to express that fitness. The gap isn't that great vs the demands of golf.

Most of all, golf is heavily skill based. The big downside I see is any big positive or negative physical change can mess with your timing and skill level. For skill, you want to practice like you play, and you probably practice with a bit of fatigue.