Looks like some kind of bentgrass maybe, but that's an unusual choice for a lawn.

it maybe someothing untraditional,, but it looks and feels like astro turf and sod was pretty tuff. i was going to take several plugs and fill a 5 gal bucket but only got one. sharpened my shovel for round two. I would like to ID and see if I can plant ia seed as well to helpestablish. or should i take small peices like this and plant them here and there. first ID though

Where are you located?

after some more google searches i believe you may be right.

I notice one thing looking at pics online. the leaves of this grass look round like pine needles? Maybe my sample is drying up I will get another and pay more attention.

I can not find a zoysia grass picture the looks like this runner system, but the bentgrass one is very close. still looking though thank you

Of course this is in the south and it is thriving, but is there a similar grass that would be better suited for the warmer dryer weather and clay soil we have here? I am still going to transplant some of his, as it seems to grow well but would like something similar for a larger area. In South West Kentucky. I live in the middle of clifty allegree sharon grove traingle the grass is from Bumpus Mills to the south west near lake about 50 miles straight line

Based on your description, location and the picture, I think it's zoysia.

Could be zoysia, especially if you're using astroturf as an adjective. The stolons definitely look zoysia perfect, but the leaf width is very narrow & fine compared to most zoysia I've seen. If so, it won't spread very fast. On the other hand, it should be available to buy in pallets if you're serious about renovation

Since you require Google verification here's an article on zoysia showing a stolon that looks very similar to yours :-)

http://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia-general-notes/

i think i will buy a plugger and start transferring plugs from his lawn to mine. Then in spring over seed it as well.

Thank you all for the responses