There will be something special this year about both the men's and women's US Open, in fact it is unprecedented. Four of the leading entities of the bowling industry have got together to produce this year's U.S. Open. The event is to be hosted in Columbus, Ohio, from July 21 to July 27, it will give us all the wonderful opportunity to see the men's and women's competitions side-by-side.

For the first time ever competition will take place at three different venues. However, both the men's and women's champions will be crowned at Webb's Columbus Bowl. The event will be televised live by ESPN.

The creation and unification of this event is thanks to efforts put for the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Strike Ten Entertainment (STE). These four organizations worked in collaboration to give us this wonderful event.

"Bringing the best bowlers in the world together in a great host city will create a fantastic opportunity to showcase the highest level of competition for our sport," said Stu Upson, executive director of the USBC. "We look forward to spotlighting how major bowling events create media exposure, build civic pride and drive a significant economic impact for communities."

"The 2013 Bowling's U.S. Open will immediately become the preeminent event in professional bowling and provide a tremendous opportunity for marketers to reach millions of bowling enthusiasts across the nation," said Frank DeSocio, president of Strike Ten Entertainment.

One thing that you can count on when all of these talented men and women get together to bowl in the US Open in 2013 is a great display of the sport of bowling. Where the best bowlers that world has to offer will get to show their talents to the world.