I imagine there are climates that are better for grass or certain species of grass that are very drought tolerant. However, in my experience, not watering a law

I imagine there are climates that are better for grass or certain species of grass that are very drought tolerant. However, in my experience, not watering a lawn will kill it. I have a few patches in my lawn that were killed this summer by lack of water due to a poorly designed sprinkler system.