Mario Golf (GC) best character ?

[VR46]

Tried a few characters and curious who you think is best (if any of you are still playing), like Luigi for power and accuracy but think there must be a better alrounder out there ? I've not unlocked anyone yet by the way, who should I aim to unlock first.

Cheers.

[MikeF]

I prefered to play as Star Mario. Petey pirahna is great for huge distances but if you don't get it spot on is very erratic

[VR46]

"star" characters just give you about 5 yards on driving distance is that right or all their stats better ?
Also "power shot" drives don't count towards you best drive distance, true ?

Thanks

[MikeF]

All my long drives were done with power shots, as long as the ball is in the fairway it will count

Star characters give more than 5 yards irc, Star mario is 280 yards with the driver

[Mayhem]

Power shots do count towards long drives. Star characters get boosted power stats in exchange for reduced accuracy and increased swing (ie. you don't hit it exactly middle, it's gonna bend more). I play as Star Baby Bowser myself, decent accuracy combined with a vicious distance potential.

[VR46]

All my long drives were done with power shots, as long as the ball is in the fairway it will count

Star characters give more than 5 yards irc, Star mario is 280 yards with the driver

Thanks, all my power drives must have been in the rough