I'm with Archer. If you're looking to compete with the truly elite, you should have signed up for Turning Stone months ago. The dates have been on my calendar for months now, and I'm only a fan. If you're skipping the toughest events, it says something about your commitment to excellence.
Personally, I think Archer had a very poor year in 2015, but if he turns it around this year and plays well enough to qualify on competitive performance, I'm fine with his inclusion. That said, by December, he'll be 48 and I'd be shocked if he gets a wild card at a time when America has begun to commit to its young players.
Turning Stone is a super-tough event and if Archer kicks off the year with a top-10 finish, he'll be making a statement. Good luck to Johnny.