Walsh cracks top five but Harry prevails in Belgium
Walsh, from Kill, Co Kildare, shot a final-round 71 to secure a seven-under-par total, six behind eventual winner Harry.
Douglas, Co Cork player Sara Byrne managed a final round of 72 to leave her in a tie for 15th place on four-under-par overall.
The 21-year-old Harry, from Dinas Powys in the Vale of Glamorgan, fired five birdies and an eagle in a final-round 68 to finish 13 under par and three strokes ahead of France's Nastasia Nadaud.
New Zealand's Amelia Garvey was a shot further back in third, with England's Cara Gainer in a share of seventh.
Harry only turned professional in December ahead of the final LET qualifier, where she finished in second place to earn her playing rights for the 2025 season.
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