Finally, in 2008, Walsh finished in first place after beating Mike Carmoney by more than 53 match points.

[2][3] Walsh is also the fourth person to receive the USPSA revolver Grand Master classification.

Walsh has competed in IPSC competitions in Ecuador, Brazil, Norway, Czech Republic and Serbia.

In 2011, Walsh appeared in the third season of History Channel's marksmen competition Top Shot.

His team ended up winning three challenges during his tenure, and Cliff was nominated for elimination three times.