text: Stormy conditions due to the remnants of Gordon were expected to affect the 2006 Ryder Cup in Straffan , County Kildare , Ireland , sparking fears that the event may be greatly interrupted and delayed .
simplified: Stormy conditions caused by the remnants of Gordon were expected to affect the 2006 Ryder Cup in Straffan , County Kildare , Ireland , starting fears that the event may be greatly interrupted and delayed .