He made a strong start to his professional career, finishing in 29th place on the European Tour Order of Merit in his rookie season.

He also ended the 1992 and 1993 seasons inside the top 20 on the money list, while picking up his third career victory in the Mercedes German Masters.

However Richardson's form began to decline, as he slipped outside the top 50 on the European Tour Order of Merit in 1994.

He finally lost his place on the European Tour at the end of 2001 having failed to come through the qualifying school by a single shot.

He won two points in partnership with Mark James but lost his singles match to Corey Pavin.