Purpose This study evaluated the effects of Pilates breathing training on golf performance in male golfers. Methods Twenty male golfers aged 19–49 years with at least five years of golf experience were randomly assigned to either a training group (n = 10) or a control group (n = 10). The training group performed Pilates breathing training four times per week for four weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes, while the control group maintained their usual daily activities without intervention. Golf performance was assessed at baseline and after the intervention using a TrackMan system, measuring carry distance, ball speed, club head speed, and lateral deviation. Withingroup changes were analyzed using paired t tests, and betweengroup differences were examined using analysis of covariance with baseline values as covariates. Results Withingroup analyses showed significant improvements in carry distance and ball speed in the training group following the intervention (p < 0.01), whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. Subsequent covariance analysis revealed that the training group demonstrated significantly greater post intervention values for carry distance and ball speed compared with the control group (p < 0.01). No significant betweengroup differences were observed for club head speed or lateral deviation. Conclusion These findings suggest that Pilates breathing training may selectively enhance speed and powerrelated components of golf performance and may serve as an effective training strategy for improving golf performance.