Nick Faldo has drawn a line under his captaincy of the European Ryder Cup team by signing off with three simple words.

"Officially no more," was how Faldo responded to reporters this morning after a week in which the former world No 1 was never far from the limelight. Another controversial Faldo comment has now raised eyebrows on this side of the Atlantic as he warned the golfing world to bring their waterproofs to the 2010 match in Wales.

Speaking at the closing ceremony in Kentucky, Faldo looked ahead to the 2010 event at Celtic Manor and warned the United States team to be prepared for some inclement weather.

"Well done USA, you had an excellent captain in Paul Azinger, a well thought out team and great rookie selections with your wild cards." He added: "See you at Celtic Manor in two years and remember to bring your waterproofs."

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In May, the Wales Open was disrupted by heavy rain, and with the Ryder Cup due to be held from October 1-3 the weather may not match the scorching temperatures in Kentucky.

However, George O'Grady, chief executive of the European Tour, responded quickly to Faldo's comments by defending the decision to hold the event in Wales.

"It's in a valley, it does rain and you've got to look at these things with a bit of humour," he said.

It seems almost certain that Faldo will not continue as captain, with the decision on the next European captain to be taken in the Middle East in January. When asked if he would captain the side again, Faldo said: “Who knows? But a few bits along the way were quite tricky, so I doubt it.

“I believe it was a one-stop shot, as they say.”

Jose Maria Olazabal, Faldo's vice-captain, remains the favourite to captain the side, although the Spaniard, who has been struggling with rheumatism and fatigue in the past year, has not ruled himself out of playing in the next event.

"I am still hoping that I will be recovered completely from what I am going through," he said. "If that's the case I want to be playing. That's where I'm at at the moment.

"Only time will tell how quickly I recover and how well I can play again, but if I'm asked for a decision later this year that might be a little early."