There are numerous plants known by various names such as Sticker Grass or Sand Bur of these "weedy" plants that prefer to grow in sandy, well drained, soils usually with a low soil pH. Poison sprays that might control these grasses will also kill off the desirable grasses.
Start with a good reliable soil test for soil pH and major nutrients as well as amount of organic matter in the soil. and then work on correcting any problems revealed.
The best defense against this "weed" and any other is a good healthy stand of grass which requires a good healthy soil.