Van den Bergh averaged 114.85 which is the highest average in a single game in the tournament to see off Ricky Evans in a 5-1 win which included en route a missed double 12 for a nine-dart finish.
This included two 180's, a high checkout of 140 and 50% on his doubles as hee sent out a statement against the Kettering ace.
While Gary Anderson also made a winning start despite obviously struggling with a knee injury which saw him pull out of most of the PDC Winter Series.
Anderson saw off Czech youngster Adam Gawlas who went 2-1 up but fell in a 5-3 defeat despite 'The Flying Scotsman' averaging just 83.5 but it is still a winning start for the two time World Champion.
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RECORD BREAKING DIMI!
Dimitri Van den Bergh claims the record for the highest ever average in the history of the Grand Slam of Darts, posting a magnificent 114.85 as he steamrolls Ricky Evans 5-1!
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