He was one of the first PGA Master Professionals following a 21-year coaching career at Royal Birkdale, where he was incumbent during three Open Championships. He was made an honorary member of Royal Birkdale on his retirement in 2001 and three years ago he became club president.
Richard was PGA Cup captain of the Great Britain and Ireland team in 1990 for the match against the United States at Turtle Point, South Carolina, where the hosts prevailed 19-7.
His busy career also included designing a pay-and-play golf course at Garstang, Lancashire.
He was a senior lecturer and examiner for The PGA, helping with the training of young professionals and a coach for the former English Golf Union and the Ladies Golf Union.
Originally from Somerset, his father Bob had seven brothers who were all club professionals. Bradbeer had three brothers but he was the only one to follow in his family’s footsteps.
He left school at 15 to become an assistant to his uncle at Burnham and Berrow, carrying on the tradition of 60 years’ service at the club by his family.
Details of Richard’s funeral service will be posted in due course.
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