Walton was unseeded for the 2011 World Championship, but beat 16th seed Dave Prins 3–1 in the first round before being defeated by Martin Adams 4–3 in a sudden death leg. The match has already been touted as one of the best in the tournament's history. In 2011 season, he retained the English Masters beating Ross Montgomery in the final.
Walton was not ranked in 2011 World Championship, but he defeated 16th seed Dave Prins 3–1 in the first round before losing to Martin Adams 4–3 in a sudden death leg. The match has already been highlighted as one of the best in the tournament's history. In 2011 season, he retained the English Masters by defeating Ross Montgomery in the final.