​The 2026 Divot Derby was all about resilience for Baylor Touchstone. The Tate rising senior went from a three-shot lead going into the final round of the event to a tie for first with Rocky Bayou Christian rising sophomore Aiden Yang by the start of the back nine.But Touchstone, who returned to courses in June after sitting out six weeks due to a broken wrist, continued to stay in the fight. Even though he wanted some holes back when the round ended, it was still enough to win the 69th Divot Derby by two strokes and clinch back-to-back titles at the event.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile the list of event winners includes future major champions like Jerry Pate and Bubba Watson, Milton graduate and former PGA golfer Heath Slocum won back-to-back Divot Derby titles in 1990-91.“It means a lot, especially after my injury earlier this summer,” Touchstone said. “Not only is my name going to be up there with the greats. Back-to-back, it really means a lot because I did prove to myself that when you get down, you gotta get right back up and you gotta keep persevering, no matter what.”1 / 54Tenley Sharron hits from the fairway during the final round of the 69th Annual Divot Derby at the Marcus Pointe Golf Club in Pensacola on July 15, 2026.(Gregg Pachkowski/Pensacola News Journal)After missing time, Touchstone said he finally got his feel back “a couple weeks ago.”Winning the Divot Derby requires more than just feel. Golfers compete at a different course in each of the three days. What they did in the last round has no bearing on the next one, with a totally different layout awaiting them the following day.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTouchstone shot a 75 in the first round at Cypress Lakes Golf Club on July 13, tying for first with Yang. He then shot a 70 at Perdido Bay Golf Club on July 14.Baylor Touchstone putts during the final round of the 69th Annual Divot Derby at the Marcus Pointe Golf Club in Pensacola on July 15, 2026.The final round was a grind. Touchstone bogeyed three holes on the front, the second putting him into a tie with Yang. He pulled ahead on the 12th hole despite another bogey, as Yang quadrupled bogeyed the hole. Touchstone shot a 77 on the final day.“I just told myself to shake it off,” Touchstone said. “To keep playing, to keep battling because the fight’s not over.”Touchstone said he may be playing in one or two more events this summer before the high school season begins August 17. The Aggies are coming off their first district title in school history last fall, and Touchstone was the team’s highest placing golfer, tying for third with a 72.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We have an even better squad than last year,” Touchstone said. “We know we can do some serious damage and I’m telling these guys everyday that we have an extreme opportunity and there’s no reason we absolutely shouldn’t live up to it.”Tenley Sharron putts during the final round of the 69th Annu