Golf & Mike

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Golf & Mike: Thai pop duo

Golf Pichaya Nitipaisalkul and Mike Pirat Nitipaisalkul were two brothers from Bangkok who formed the Thai pop duo Golf & Mike (also known as Golf-Mike) under the big Thai label GMM Grammy. They burst onto the scene in 2005 with their self‑titled debut album and quickly became one of Thailand’s popular young acts.

What they did
- Debut and rise: In 2005 they released Golf & Mike, highlighted by the hit single Bounce. Their first big year earned them awards and a growing fan base in Thailand.
- International ventures: In 2006 they joined Johnny’s Entertainment’s first international unit, Kitty GYM, alongside famous Japanese stars. They also joined G-Junior activities and performed in concerts across Asia.
- Japanese and Korean forays: 2007 saw their Japanese debut with Nippon Ai Ni Ikuyo and the album Rin (in Japan and Korea). They performed at the Asia Song Festival in Korea and released Korea editions of their work.
- Get Ready era: In 2008 they released GET R3ADY, with collaborations and songs written by Golf and Mike themselves.
- National tours and China/Malaysia markets: In 2009 they did a major national tour in Thailand and promoted music in Malaysia and China. They even performed in Tokyo with Ice Saranyu.
- 2010s and solo careers: The duo planned new projects and big surprises, including a dance-focused phase in the U.S., but they eventually disbanded. In 2011 both pursued solo music: Golf released a solo single, and Mike released AYO.

Discography highlights
- Studio albums: Golf+Mike (2005); One by One (2006, Thai/Korean versions); Rin (2007, Japanese/Thai); GET R3ADY (2008).
- Special projects: 10 Club and 365 Days With Golf‑Mike (2006) with other G-Junior artists.
- Other formats: OSTs (including Love Beyond Frontier), compilations, and numerous singles in Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese markets.

Film, TV, and variety
- They acted in Thai TV series such as Love Beyond Frontier (2008–09) and its sequel, and later pursued various acting and movie roles in Asia.
- They also appeared on multiple variety shows in China and elsewhere, reflecting their cross‑border appeal.

Awards and recognition
- They won several Thai and Asian music awards in the mid-2000s, including Seed “Most Popular Artist of the Year” (2005 win; nominations in 2006), Channel V “Favorite Breakthrough Artist” (2006 win), and appearances at the Asia Song Festival (2007, with wins and recognition).
- Individual members also earned awards for acting and music throughout the 2010s.

Aftermath
- Golf and Mike remain notable as a Thai pop duo that helped bridge Thai pop with Japanese, Korean, and Chinese markets. They left a legacy of catchy dance-pop songs and successful cross‑border collaborations, and both later pursued solo performances and acting work.