Education
Born in Newell, West Virginia, Bulla played on the Professional Golf Association Tour, winning the 1941 Los Angeles Open, and finished runner-up three times in the majors, including twice to Sam Snead. At the British Open in 1946 and the Masters in 1949.
Career
Bulla"s greatest moment might have been the British Open in 1939 at Street Andrews. In miserable conditions, he drove flawlessly and never missed a fairway. The driver is on display in the Royal & Ancient Golf Club Museum, but his name is missing from the Claret Jug.
In January 2000, the Carolinas Golf Reporters Association inducted Bulla into the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame.
He co-founded Arizona Airways, which became Frontier Airlines in 1950. Bulla was a private pilot and before World World War II, he flew himself to various tournaments.
Bulla was the first to endorse merchandise sold outside the golf pro shop. Open in 1941 with a discount golf ball, which sold for a quarter at Walgreens.
Professional Golf Association Tour wins (1) 1941 Los Angeles Open Other wins (16) Northwest Territories = Number tournament DNP = Did not play World Development = Withdrew DQ = Disqualified CUT = missed the half-way cut R32, R16, QF, San Francisco = Round in which player lost in Professional Golf Association Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place Yellow background for top-10.
Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 23 (1941 Masters – 1951 Professional Golf Association) Longest streak of top-10s – 4 (1948 United States Open – 1949 Masters).