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Article: FINAL ROUND IS FUN FOR FUNK, LETDOWN FOR LEONARD.(Sports)

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August 19, 2002
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Byline: Aaron J. Lopez

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS

CHASKA, Minn. -- The Funk Fest had to end sometime.

Playing to the crowd at every opportunity, 46-year-old Fred Funk fell short in his bid for a major victory Sunday, but he came away rejuvenated after tying for fourth place at the PGA Championship.

``I just didn't want the day to end,'' Funk said. ``It was such a great atmosphere. I was having a good time.''

Paired with the ever-popular Tiger Woods, Funk received the loudest cheers of the day as the galleries serenaded him with chants of ``Fred-die, Fred-die.''

One spectator hollered ``Freddie for governor.''

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