281 Bowl

281 Bowl 281 Bowl is a family owned business that includes 10 Lanes, Pro-Shop, Quick Draw, Bar and Kitchen. Bowled by Ben Ketola on April 5th, 2017.

281 Bowl located in Cortland, NY is a long running, family owned business. The 10 Lane House is a great place for family fun open bowling or to start a team and join one of the many leagues running from September to July. The Pro-Shop is fully stocked to provide you with all your bowling needs. Enjoy your night by playing a little Quick Draw, having a drink from the bar or ordering food, everything from fries and chicken fingers to pizza and burgers. Interested in hosting a party of 30 or more people... call the alley during business hours and ask for Scott Becker. Business Hours with Open Bowling Availability:
Sunday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 12pm - 5:00pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)
Monday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 12pm - 5:30pm, 9:30pm - 11pm)
Wednesday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)
Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)
Friday: 3:00pm - 12:00am (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 12am)
Saturday: 1:00pm - 12:00am (Open Bowling 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 7:00pm - 12am)

PLEASE NOTE: Most tournaments are held at 281 on Sundays. We try to post accordingly however we encourage customers to call PRIOR to arrival, especially on Sundays, to ensure we have lanes available for Open Bowling. Thanks!

**281 Bowl will be closed to the public yearly on the following Holidays that occur during the Fall/Winter Season: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter.

281 Bowl is home to the World's Fastest 300 Game. https://youtu.be/2qcdMLu1HZ0

09/15/2026

LEAGUE UPDATE: Marshall's Painting (9/12)

1. DeGraw Farms - 4
2. Fantastic Four- 3
3. Frosty Acres - 3
4. Big Balls Little Pins- 3
5. Knuckles Deep- 3
6. Borg Warner - 1
7. 281 Bowl Pro Shop - 1
8. Team 4 - 1
9. Livin On A Spare - 1
10. Willow Pond Construction - 0

High Game:
Mike Quintero 257
Loren Lansdowne 237
Steve Hatfield 205
Steve Reich 204
Roger Allen 202
Justin DeGraw 202

Libby Marshall 207
Mare O'Rand 197
Tammi DeGraw 196
Taylor Baker 181
Renee Foster 176
Wahneta Evener 172

High Series:
Mike Quintero 712
Loren Lansdowne 602
Justin DeGraw 558
Roger Allen 534
Steve Reich 525
Jim Evener 523

Tammi DeGraw 560
Mare O'Rand 530
Libby Marshall 503
Renee Foster 490
Taylor Baker 450
Angela Grant 444

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09/14/2026

LEAGUE UPDATE: Supreme Lending (9/11)

**Need 1 Team to complete the League - Contact Lindy West, Scott Becker or 281 Bowl if interested in joining**

1. Gutter Guards - 4
2. GH Property Management - 4
3. The Markoff's - 3
4. Pin Wigglers - 3
5. Supreme Lending - 3
6. Murdock's Excavation- 1
7. The Browns - 1
8. Joseph Rivers Painting- 1
9. Pinsanity - 0
10. Team 10/Bye - 0

High Game:
Cyle Jencks 228
James Brown Jr. 218
Aaron Nidey 203

Lindy West 279
Calista VanEpps 193
Deb Preston 188

High Series:
Cyle Jencks 640
Aaron Nidey 559
Dick Jencks 540

Lindy West 692
Deb Preston 532
Calista VanEpps 529

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09/14/2026

LEAGUE UPDATE: The Little's Spa (9/13)

1. Ellamate - 7
2. Annie's 281 Bowl - 5
3. Don's Auto Upholstery - 5
4. Wilcox Beef - 4
5. Property Essentials - 4
6. VHD - 3
7. The Watering Hole - 3
8. Steve Little Electric - 2
9. Pinsanity - 2
10. And +1 - 0

High Game:
Nick Hinshaw 270
Cody Baker 267
John Hilker III 258
Bill Mosher 258
Judd Clark 256
Joey Esposito 253

Jennifer Tucker 236
Brenda McGowan 200
Michele McUmber 166
Shelly Susman 151

High Series:
Nick Hinshaw 776
John Hilker III 686
Jim Myers 652
Joey Esposito 646
Bill Mosher 643
Troy Maybee 636

Jennifer Tucker 618
Brenda McGowan 524
Michele McUmber 474
Shelly Susman 428

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09/11/2026

LEAGUE UPDATE: Phoenix Auto (9/10)

**Need 1 Team to complete the League - Contact Brenda McGowan, Scott Becker or 281 Bowl if interested in joining**

1. Bowling Baddies - 4
2. Out of Pocket - 4
3. Quantum Rotation - 4
4. Phoenix Auto - 4
5. Gutter Goblins - 3
6. Tuckin' Fenpin - 1
7. Livin' on a Spare - 0
8. Pin Cutters - 0
9. Stirring the Pot - 0
10. Team 10/Bye - 0

High Game:
Zach Norton 255
Austin Cotterill 242
Dylan Luther 233

Jennifer Tucker 210
Kortni Hoffmann 201
Brenda McGowan 164

High Series:
Zach Norton 612
Chris Bush 610
Dylan Luther 602
Austin Cotterill 602

Jennifer Tucker 552
Kortni Hoffmann 550
Brenda McGowan 488

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09/11/2026

LEAGUE UPDATE: DeGraw Farms (9/9)

**Need 1 Team to complete the League - Contact Tammi DeGraw, Scott Becker or 281 Bowl if interested in joining**

1. Murdock's Excavation - 4
2. Leach's Ladies - 4
3. Mark's Auto - 3
4. Clock in Bowling - 3
5. Tompkins Cortland Real Estate - 3
6. Dynamic DJ's - 1
7. Addy's Misfits - 1
8. Central Hair - 1
9. Betty's Babes - 0
10. Team 10/Bye - 0

High Game:
Deb Preston 233
Diane Miller 202
Brenda Allen 190
Jenn Hamilton 186
Tammi DeGraw 180
Kathy Curry 179

High Series:
Deb Preston 626
Diane Miller 539
Brenda Allen 537
Meghan Bouck 506
Amanda Barnes 491
Erica Hale 483
Tammi DeGraw 478
Marlana Gibbs 452

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09/10/2026
Today is the day - Fall/Winter Leagues start tonight with the DeGraw Farms Ladies League!!Just a reminder to Tonight's L...
09/09/2026

Today is the day - Fall/Winter Leagues start tonight with the DeGraw Farms Ladies League!!

Just a reminder to Tonight's Ladies League Members: Please arrive by 6:00 pm so the league can have a meeting prior to the start of league. Any/All bowlers can attend the meeting however if you can not arrive until closer to league start (6:30pm) please ensure your team is represented by at least one member. Thanks and see you at the lanes!!

09/09/2026

Fall/Winter Hours (September - Late April)

- Sunday: 12:00pm-11:00pm (Open Bowling 12pm-5:00pm, 9:00pm-11pm)
- Monday: 3:00pm-11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm-5:30pm, 9:00pm-11pm)
- Tuesday: 12:00pm-11:00pm (Open Bowling 12pm-5:30pm, 9:30pm-11pm)
- Wednesday: 3:00pm-11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm-5:30pm, 9:00pm-11pm)
- Thursday: 3:00pm-11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm-5:30pm, 9:00pm-11pm)
- Friday: 3:00pm-12:00am (Open Bowling 3pm-5:30pm, 9:00pm-12am)
- Saturday: 1:00pm-12:00am (Open Bowling 1:00pm-3:00pm, 7:00pm-12am)
- During Youth Bowling League Season: Open at 9:00am

**Depending on business we can/will stay open later than 11:00pm/12:00am

**281 Bowl will be closed to the public yearly on the following Holidays that occur during the Fall/Winter Season: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter.

**If you would like to schedule a group of 30-50 people for open bowling please call the alley and ask for Scott Becker or message us on facebook to further discuss.

**PLEASE NOTE: Most tournaments are held at 281 on Sundays. We try to post accordingly using our page however we encourage customers to call PRIOR to arrival, especially on Sundays, to ensure we have lanes available for Open Bowling. Thanks!

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09/08/2026

UPDATED!! (9/10/26)

The Fall/Winter Leagues kick off tomorrow and we still have some leagues looking for bowlers. Contact/message FB, Scott Becker or the league officer listed if interested.

Friday Night League (Any Combination, Mixed, All Male or All Female, League Officer - Lindy West):

- 1 team, 4 Bowlers

Wednesday Night League (Ladies - League Officer - Tammi DeGraw):

- 1 Team, 4 Bowlers

Monday Night League (Any Combination, Mixed, All Male or All Female, League Officer - Brenda McGowan):

- One Team is looking for 2 Bowlers to fill out their team

Thursday Night League (Any Combination, Mixed, All Male or All Female, League Officer - Brenda McGowan):

- 1 team, 4 Bowlers

All skill levels welcome... come and have a good time!!

The Wednesday Night Ladies League has one team that is looking for a Bowler.  Contact Scott Becker, Tammi DeGraw or mess...
08/31/2026

The Wednesday Night Ladies League has one team that is looking for a Bowler. Contact Scott Becker, Tammi DeGraw or message us on fb.

All skill levels welcome... come and have a good time!!

Address

3898 State Route 281
Cortland, NY
13045

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 11pm
Tuesday 1pm - 11pm
Wednesday 3pm - 11pm
Thursday 3pm - 11pm
Friday 3pm - 12am
Saturday 1pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

Telephone

+16077565737

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