There is no tragedy in missing a putt, no matter how short. All have erred in this respect.
Local companies don't have to internalize their costs, and few actually do, but they tend to more often because the owners live there and they have to show their face in town, and their kids play with other kids.
I'm sure people in the business have said: She's too old for that part. I don't hear about it because your agent protects you from those negative things.