Representing Charleston Southern University, the twice individual silver medallist at the last two NatWest Island Games, carded rounds of 72, 75 and 75 for a total score of 222.
Jordan-Higgins, on her final year of a golf scholarship to the United States, finished five shots off the lead while helping her team into 13th position.
At Don Shula’s Golf Club, a par 72 course, Higgins was joint leader after the first day of competition.
