The Women 's Professional Golf Association was formed in 1978 , and Lee - Smith joined the tour for its first year in 1979 .
Lee - Smith turned professional in 1977 , and qualified for the LPGA Tour that year .
The LPGA Tour         was formed in 1978 , and Lee - Smith joined the tour for LPGA Tour 's first year in 1979 .
Lee - Smith turned professional in 1977 , and qualified for the LPGA Tour that year .