Tristan Freslon is appointed as General Manager –Golf Cluster Anahita & Île aux Cerfs

Tristan Freslon as General Manager – Golf Cluster Anahita & Île aux Cerfs

Sunlife announces the appointment of Tristan Freslon as General Manager – Golf Cluster, overseeing Anahita Golf and Île aux Cerfs Golf Club. This appointment marks a major strategic milestone in the creation of Sunlife’s new Golf Cluster. It reflects the group’s ambition to strengthen its presence in the region, create powerful synergies between these two exceptional destinations, and offer both members and guests an incomparable golfing experience across two of the Indian Ocean’s most iconic courses.

A PGA Professional and former +2 handicap elite amateur player, Tristan brings over 14 years of internati-onal expertise in the management of prestigious golf clubs, including the renowned Royal Waterloo Golf Club in Belgium.
In his new role, he will be responsible for optimising operational excellence across both courses, designing an integrated and distinctive offering for members and visitors, and further elevating the reputation of Anahita and Île aux Cerfs by highlighting their natural synergies as well as the unique signatures that define each one.

François Eynaud, CEO of Sunlife, states:
“Tristan’s appointment reflects our firm commitment to positioning Anahita and Île aux Cerfs as
the leading golfing destination in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean — driven by an innovative,
sustainable and excellence-oriented vision.”

Sunlife brings over 45 years of hospitality expertise, beginning with the opening of its first hotel, La Pirogue, in 1976. The luxury hotel group operates five world-class establishments in Mauritius: Sugar Beach, Long Beach, La Pirogue, Ambre, Anahita Golf & Spa Resort, and Anahita Golf, as well as the award-winning Île aux Cerfs Golf Club.
The group also owns Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius and Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, maintaining strong partnerships with these two internationally renowned brands.

Île aux Cerfs

Île aux Cerfs Golf Club offers a truly unique golfing experience in the Indian Ocean, featuring an 18-
hole championship course designed by Bernhard Langer. Spread across 38 hectares of rolling terrain
bordered by stunning bays and pristine beaches, the course is accessible only by boat or
helicopter. Spectacular and open to players of all levels, it reveals breathtaking views of the
island’s legendary lagoon at every hole.

Anahita Golf

Designed in 2008 by golf legend Ernie Els, Anahita Golf is an internationally acclaimed championship
course known for its exceptional service and its hosting of the DP World Tour. Nestled between
land and sea and adjacent to Anahita Golf & Spa Resort, it features wide fairways,six oceanfront
holes, and dramatic signature vistas — ensuring an unforgettable experience for golfers of all levels.