As an amateur golfer, Sherard was second at the 1974 Espirito Santo Trophy with the South African team.

[1] Sheard was the only Women's British Open champion from South Africa until Ashleigh Buhai's 2022 victory.

[8] Her first wins on the Ladies European Tour were at the Carlsberg and McEwans Welsh Classic tournaments in 1979.

[13][14] She remained the only Women's British Open champion from South Africa until Ashleigh Buhai's victory in 2022.

[15] In Canada, she competed at the 1981 Peter Jackson Classic and was tied for 10th place with Jo Ann Washam.