Darren helped fit me for a driver recently and takes the time and energy to maximize what you are looking to achieve in your club selection making sure to utilize all the technology available to get better outcomes. When my swing changed a little a few weeks later and it felt like i may not have the right club in my hand, he took the time to bring my back in to make sure it was still the right fit offering to replace it if we could find something better. Overall great experience. read more

Amazing store and Darren is a very knowledgeable club fitter. Have been buying clubs from him for more than 30 yes.

Wish there was a no-star option. I've met a ton of golf experts in my career--so many willing to help me achieve my goals and instruct me, encourage me and share their advice. Never have I met such a dour, miserable, unwelcoming proprietor as the owner of Tri-Fit Darien, CT. Here's a guy that decided he hated me from the moment I walked in--clearly his only client all day and only representing a $30 sale, but haven't we learned that the first impression is the one that lasts? I mean if you look up curmudgeon in the dictionary, I'm sure there's a picture of this guy next to it. Funny how his staff was overly friendly as if to compensate for their horrible boss. Not to mention the sloppiness of the club I asked him to assemble--excess glue on the hozel and the shaft. Ironically, I was forced to go back for another quick assembly (there are so few services near me) and I thought, ya' know, we all have a bad day, maybe he's just having one, I'm sure when I go back, he'll be friendly, and helpful, and thankful (again, I appeared to be his only customer). Wrong. He's double down on depressing and I am done with trying again. Sloppy, expensive and unfriendly. Thanks but no thanks--I'll travel further next time. read more

Came for a lesson with Darren. Quickly identified some simple faults in my swing and equipment that made a huge difference. Very happy and will be back again! read more

Piling on the praise for Darren and Tina. I brought in an old (in Darren's words "VERY old") pair of Reebok's that needed new cleats. I haven't had the heart to toss these shoes yet (got my first eagle in 'em). Darren IDed the cleats needed, then rummaged deep into the recesses of his inventory to find the cleats I needed. Cleats that were no longer stocked anywhere. As I took my wallet out, he told me to just take them. Wow. All of this with zero upsell even though the shop is stocked with some very nice shoes and equipment. I told him I wanted cleats for the shoes I had and that's exactly what he gave me. Where do you get service like that nowadays? I'm just mad that I live in Brooklyn and can't come to this store more often. For those near this store or are passing through, please go. I can't wait for my next opportunity to come back. Darren and Tina, you are beyond cool. read more

Darren was very knowledgeable, helped me with my swing and seemed to know where the club and my swing would meet (size, modification of club). 3 stars decrease due to customer service side of things. I just felt like I was a dollar sign or just another no name person who walks in and he suited with clubs. Did not care if they fit well or even if I was happy with them, no time taken to test them after being fitted when I picked them up. 3 rounds of golf on them and I cannot seem to hit the fitted clubs well at all. read more

Darren is an amazing teacher! I had never swung a club until my first lesson at Tri-Fit. With each lesson I gained more confidence and tangible instruction that I could apply and practice between sessions. He is extremely patient and can work with players of all levels. He makes the process fun and I always look forward to returning. I also ended up buying a set of clubs from Tri-Fit because I trusted Darren's knowledge of what would be the best fit for me after a few months of lessons. They have a simulator which I learned to swing on and also have a spacious putting and chipping practice space. I have turned into a golf addict thanks to Tri-Fit! They are the best. read more

There's a reason we call Darren the 'golf whisperer'. He has a great selection of gear, but he won't sell you what you don't need. He is the best I've come across at making sure my clubs each have a purpose. He's got an extremely good eye for spotting the one thing that you need to do to improve, whether it's technique or equipment. Darren's knocked several strokes off my handicap and done the same for my wife. So if you get frustrated going into a big box golf store, instead put yourself in Darren's good hands and let him help you reach your potential. read more

Darren fitted me for custom Ping irons. It's the first time in 12 years, I am hitting the ball in the sweet spot of the club face. I went back to Darren wanting to get fitted for a putter. He took a look at my putter, and determined it was too long and not flat on the ground. Although he had me test a new Ping putter, he recommended adjusting the length an Lie of my putter, in addition to giving me tips (all in about 15 to 20 mins). He adjusted the putter; I went out that evening and shot my best round of the season(84). As I thought maybe the round was a fluke, the next morning I played and scored 85. I am happy.Thank you Darren read more

I don't believe that Tri-Fit Custom Golf and Darren Anderson need any introduction. According to Golf Digest, Darren is one of the top golf fitters in the country. He hailed from Custom Golf Shop in Stamford, CT (closed business), which for many years serious golfers from Fairfield county would know was once the best place to have clubs made and altered. Sadly, I was a junior golfer with the no earnings during the heydays of Custom Golf and never had the chance to use their service. Now with Custom Golf gone, Tri-Golf, in my opinion, has taken that top spot. Fast forward many years and some money in my back pocket, I decided to meet Darren and go through his evaluation process late last year. I told myself I would never buy golf clubs off the rack or from one of the big chains: Dick's, Golfsmith, ever again.... The evaluation process goes like this: (i) Darren will ask you to bring your current clubs in to test out against current models This is so you can see the difference in performance between the various models. Golf is a personal game and I tell Darren what I'm looking for in a golf club (in this case irons) in terms of look and feel. If you don't have an idea, no worries, Darren will make some suggestions for you. (ii) hit some shots with current clubs and different custom configurations, which for an iron set is a 7-iron. Based on your feedback during the hitting session, Darren will change the shaft and heads to determine the right club. If you've ever gone through a contact lens fitting, its essentially the same process:-) (iii) if you've fallen in love with a configuration, Darren will order the clubs with your desired specs directly from the manufacturer and payment is made (iv) once the clubs arrive, you go will go through another session of hitting balls, so that Darren can check the lie angle, etc.. I'm a short guy, 5'6'' so Darren adjusted the lie angle to ensure that the I was hitting the club perfectly square at impact. Unfortunately, the standard lie of most golf clubs that are sold in the United States don't fit me. The fitting evaluation is free, if you make a club purchase. I was really keen on getting Custom clubs, so I didn't consider the price of the evaluation. In any event, Darren will tell you the cost of the evaluation, on the off chance you don't like the clubs you've tried during the fitting process or simply just want to test the latest clubs on the market against yours. Overall, I'm a huge fan of Tri-Golf. If it wasn't for the fact that I spend most of my time abroad in Asia, I would purchase all my clubs here. Darren himself, is a direct guy. He won't sell you hard on any product, but he will tell you directly what will improve your game after the evaluation process. I, for one, want a club fitter who is experienced and knowledgeable, but more importantly cares deeply about the service he provides! Parting Advice: Custom Golf Clubs are not just for experienced golfers, but are for golfers of all skill levels. Why would you buy golf clubs off the rack, when you can the very same clubs custom made with a personalized fitting service for the same price!!! read more