 Craig van der Wath in 2015 | |
| Country |  South Africa |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 June 1966 South Africa |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 21 (March 1998) |
| Last updated: February, 2018. | |
Craig Van der Wath (born 28 June 1966 in Bloemfontein [1] ) is a South African professional squash player. [2] He reached a career high of 21 in the world. [3] He represented his country in the Commonwealth Games. He has won the World Masters Squash Championships a record 6 times. [4]
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