The question pursed on everyone's lips when Zach Johnson inscribed his name in golfing history by winning the Masters was... Zach who?

Before beating Tiger Woods to claim his first major he was pretty much anonymous. A golfing journeyman.

Yet within a few seconds of the start of a phone conversation, Johnson reveals exactly who he is.

"Before we start I apologise for any interference as I'm at home looking after my nine-month-old boy," he says in his Midwest drawl.

For Johnson prides himself on being an uncomplicated regular guy with family life far higher on his list of priorities than golf. The proud father insists the birth of son Will has enriched his life much more than his spectacularly unexpected two-stroke victory over Woods at Augusta.

"Professionally my life has changed plenty since the Masters," he says from his Orlando home. "I'm a lot busier and there's a lot more opportunity for me to do this or that.

"It's difficult when you're trying to find out what fits into your schedule and the hardest part is having to say 'no' sometimes.

"It really has been a fantastic year but my young boy has changed my life more. He really puts golf into perspective. He's made my wife Kim's life and mine so much more enjoyable. That's been the big change for me this year."

Already it's no surprise when the 31-year-old reveals "Team Johnson" will accompany him to Bermuda for the Grand Slam. By "Team Johnson" he is referring to close-knit family, trainer, mental coach, instructor and each of their partners. It's pretty clear, although Johnson wants to win, he's coming to have fun.

"I'm very much looking forward to the Grand Slam. I've never been to Bermuda and I'll be bringing 'Team Johnson' with me. That's the direction I'm going with it. I'm here to enjoy myself and I believe you're supposed to have fun at this sort of tournament.

"I'm not putting too much emphasis on it, but I'll be playing hard. There's no doubt I want to win."

So will Tiger Woods' withdrawal affect the tournament?

"I don't think so, I certainly hope not anyway. Jim Furyk is one of the best players in the world, Angel Cabrera has won plenty of tournaments and Padraig Harrington has been around for a long time. We're all major winners."

Family, friends and faith are at the very core of who Johnson is. He's a member of the First Baptist Church in Orlando and famously gave God "all the credit" for his career-defining Masters victory.

Golf is merely his job for which he has been blessed with a "God-given talent". A job he adores and respects.

"Faith does play an important part in my life," he says. "For me golf is a job. Don't get me wrong, I love golf and want to win all the time.

"It's just my family, friends and faith will always come first. I believe my golfing ability is a God-given talent, which I must respect as it provides for my family."

Ever the realist, Johnson freely admits it's unlikely he'll ever replicate his heroics in Augusta. He believes managing to win a major in an era where they've been virtually monopolised by Woods gives his victory greater kudos.

"I don't feel any more pressure to succeed since winning the Masters. If anything I'm more confident as I know I can compete at this level. I'm realistic and know the odds are stacked against me ever winning another major, but that won't stop me trying.

"We're all competing against arguably the greatest golfer of all time. To win a major in Tiger's era is even more gratifying for me. The depth of our sport has never been so strong."

Another member of "Team Johnson" is caddy Damon Green. An ex-professional, Green is currently competing in the Bermuda Open, paving the way for an unusual double celebration should both he and Johnson prevail in their respective tournaments.

"Damon's an excellent golfer and I always like a caddy to be a golfer first and foremost. That's not to say he's not an excellent caddy though. It would be pretty cool if we both won our tournaments."

Now that would be a novel way to end an already unusual year for golf's everyman.