Funk has not won a title for six years

Beem, 31, is playing in just his fourth Major.

"I didn't come into this tournament expecting anything," he said. "I'm just as surprised as anyone that I'm sitting here.

"I'm not surprised I'm playing well. I know I'm good. I've got some game.

"At the same time this is a major championship."

Beem quit golf in 1995 to sell telephones and car stereos in Seattle but does not regret his decision to return to the game.

"I just really thought I wanted to become an every-day Joe, work a blue-collar job and just play on the weekends," he said.

"I was content with that but something inside of me just kept pulling me back to try to do this for a living. Obviously, I'm glad I did."

Mark Calcavecchia, who is level with Woods on four under, admits it will take a special round to catch Leonard.

"I'll try to regroup but five back is a long way," said the 1989 British Open champion.

"Justin is playing some very good golf. He's playing smart and hitting his irons well.

"I don't expect him to probably shoot worse than par. I definitely think I need a three-or-four under on the front nine to at least get in the mix in the back nine."