Brown scabby lawn fungus

[Fusilier]

Hi,
I have this unsightly fungus in my lawn. Anybody know what it is called and how to get rid of it? Thanks!

 

[DirtMechanic]

Algae?

 

[pepper]

Dog lichen I believe. It is usually from shady and soil without proper drainage.

 

[Fusilier]

Thanks. Dog lichen it seems to be.