The first ever Belgian Open was played at the Royal Golf Club of Belgium, featuring 36 holes.

The first edition of the tournament was won by Arnaud Massy, the only Frenchman to win a major championship.

Other distinguished champions included Walter Hagen, Henry Cotton, José María Olazábal, Nick Faldo and Lee Westwood.

Belgium's most successful 20th century golfer, Flory Van Donck, won his home open five times between 1939 and 1956.

After an absence of 18 years, they brought the Belgian Open back to the European Tour.

In the final, the Spaniard Adrián Otaegui won against Frenchman Benjamin Hébert after four match days.

The top 64 and ties are credited with prize money and are declared to have advanced under Tour rules.

Players eliminated in the playoff earn 65th place prize money and are credited with making the cut ("MDF").