Zoysia is a tough, hardy grass that thrives in a variety of conditions and environments. Its adaptability makes it ideal for home lawns because it requires little maintenance on the homeowner’s part and can withstand some extreme conditions. However, did you know that Zoysia is also favored by golf course superintendents and caretakers of public lawns as well?
Below is just a brief list of some of the more interesting places sporting Zoysia lawns:
Maryland Soccer Complex – Germantown, MD
Zoysia’s lush, carpet-like surface makes an ideal playing field for sports like soccer and football. It stands up to high traffic and damage and still requires less maintenance than other grasses. Zoysia grass is also ideal for playing surfaces because it doesn’t require the use of poisonous chemicals to prevent weeds and other intrusions – Making it a safe play surface for children and adults alike.
The National Mall and Reagan National Airport – Washington, DC
Zoysia grass is an ideal choice for the National Mall because it can withstand the damage caused by heavy foot traffic. It also thrives in heat and stays healthy with little maintenance. Groundskeepers at Reagan National Airport prefer Zoysia grass around terminal buildings because it grows at a slower pace than other grasses and stays lush and green with little watering.
Southwind Golf and Country Club – Memphis, TN
The home of the FedEx St. Jude Classic, TPC Southwind uses Zoysia grass on many of its fairways. Amateur and professional golfers alike prefer playing on Zoysia fairways because the ball tees up nicely – Making shots easier. Course superintendents love that it can withstand extreme conditions with very little maintenance and still stay beautiful.
Aside from these places, you’ll also find lush Zoysia lawns on the grounds of the FDA building, the US Court House in Washington DC, and the Naval Academy Golf Course in Annapolis, MD. Zoysia grass has also been used as the playing surface of the Daejeon stadium in Seoul, South Korea during the 2002 World Cup.